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Growing pains: practitioners' dilemma

M P Mohanta1

  • 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.

Indian Pediatrics
|June 24, 2014
PubMed

Insights

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.
  • 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.
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