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Growing pains.

S R Weiner

American Family Physician

|January 1, 1983

Summary

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Growing pains are common, intense extremity pains in children, predominantly affecting girls at night. Further investigation is needed for localized or severe pains, as they may indicate unidentified syndromes.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Pain Management
Child Health

Background:

Extremity pain is a common complaint in children.
These pains can be severe and impact a child's quality of life.
Pains predominantly affect the lower extremities, especially in girls and at night.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the characteristics of common extremity pains in children.
To differentiate "growing pains" from other potential causes of pain.
To highlight the importance of evaluating localized or severe pain.

Main Methods:

Clinical observation and case review.
Exclusion of known pediatric disorders.
Symptomatic analysis of pain characteristics.

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Main Results:

Pains are typically intermittent and bilateral, affecting lower extremities.
Associated symptoms may include headaches and stomach aches.
Localized or unusually intense pains warrant thorough medical evaluation.

Conclusions:

"Growing pains" are a common pediatric phenomenon, often benign.
Careful evaluation is crucial for localized or severe extremity pain.
Unexplained persistent or intense pains may represent novel pediatric syndromes.