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Growing pains: practitioners' dilemma.

¹Clinic Nua Sakala, Keonjhar, Odisha. Correspondence to: Dr Mahesh Prasad Mohanta, Practicing Pediatrician, Clinic Nua Sakala, Goudanibeda, PO Dhurpada, Dist Keonjhar, Odisha 758 013, India. mpmohanta@gmail.com.

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Summary

Growing pains are common in children but often overlooked. Following diagnostic criteria aids accurate clinical diagnosis, avoiding unnecessary tests and treatments for this common pediatric condition.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric Pain Management

Background:

Growing pains are frequently encountered in pediatric practice.
There is a notable lack of attention given to growing pains in standard medical literature.
Practitioners face diagnostic and management challenges due to this oversight.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the confusion among pediatric practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of growing pains.
To provide a clear approach for identifying and treating growing pains in children.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search conducted on PubMed and Google Scholar using specific keywords related to growing pains in children.
Inclusion of various study types: Review articles, Systemic Reviews, Randomized Controlled Trials, Practice guidelines, and Observational studies.

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Screening of reference lists from selected studies to identify additional relevant research.

Main Results:

Clinical diagnosis of growing pains is achievable with high accuracy by adhering to established diagnostic criteria.
A structured diagnostic approach, considering both inclusion and exclusion criteria, is crucial.
This systematic method helps prevent unnecessary investigations and potentially harmful medications.

Conclusions:

Accurate clinical diagnosis of growing pains is feasible using widely accepted criteria.
A systematic approach minimizes unnecessary investigations and treatments.
Reassurance is the primary and most effective management strategy for growing pains.