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Growing pains: myth or reality

Liora Harel1

  • 1Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach-Tikva Israel. liorahar@clalit.org.il

Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews : PER
|December 15, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Growing pains are common in children aged 2-12, causing temporary leg pain. While the cause is unknown, this condition is benign with an excellent prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Growing pains are frequently reported in children aged 2-12 years.
  • Characterized by recurrent, self-limited, bilateral lower extremity pain.
  • Pain typically occurs in the afternoon, evening, or at night in healthy children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of growing pains.
  • To emphasize the importance of differentiating growing pains from serious conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and characterization of symptoms.
  • Differential diagnosis considerations.

Main Results:

  • Growing pains present as intermittent lower limb pain.
  • Etiology remains unknown.
  • Prognosis is excellent, with no long-term sequelae.

Conclusions:

  • Growing pains are a common, benign condition in children.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to rule out other significant pathologies.
  • Reassurance for parents regarding the benign nature of the condition is important.

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