Does your child complain of leg pain?

Leg pain is a common problem among adolescent children. It is usually temporary and goes away with adequate rest. But if your child complains about leg pain often, following conditions should be considered:

Vitamin D deficiency
 

Vitamin D or Calciferol deficiency is a very common deficiency seen in adolescent children. Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium into bones. Without Calciferol, bones become brittle and weak. In extreme cases bones bend and cause deformity, this condition is known as rickets. Sunlight is the most abundant source of this vitamin, other than this; supplements may be required to reduce the deformity.

Calcium deficiency

Calcium is the main component of bone and may become deficient in kids who don’t like milk products or are allergic to them. Sometimes there is a congenital deficiency of calcium and is very difficult to manage. Child suffers fractures and often complains of pain. Other than pain, swelling in the leg and limping while walking can be observed. You should take your child to a specialist bone doctor if your child often complains of such pain.

Malnutrition

Protein deficiency and improper calorie intake may cause muscles to shrink also known as muscle atrophy. The child becomes weak with a protruding belly and has some amount of mental retardation. He or she may complain of pain and giddiness after some amount of physical activity. Protein-rich diet and regular physical activity can help in increasing muscle mass.

Osgood Schlatter disease

Osgood Schlatter or tibial apophysitis is a condition in which ligament below the knee is inflamed and calcified which causes a painful bump below the knee. It makes physical activity difficult. The patient often complains of calf pain along with it. Stretching leg muscles along with proper medications can make the condition better.
Adequate physical activity and a balanced diet should be the main line of treatment for these conditions. Avoid giving your kids junk food and encourage them to play outside during morning and early evening. Most importantly, don’t risk your child’s future with just home remedies. If the pain persists or comes back frequently, you should consider taking him or her to an orthopaedic doctor at the earliest.

About Bansal Global Hospital

A world-class private hospital located in North-West Delhi, the Bansal Global Hospital offers the best treatment possible and care to its patients round the clock (24×7). The multi-speciality Bansal Global Hospital provides specialist medical and surgical care ranging from simple day-case procedures to complex surgeries, blood and other tests in our state of the art pathology lab, digital X-rays, inpatient facilities. The hospital has dedicated inpatient facility, with all fully air-conditioned ensuite rooms. Our staff offer high-quality services to ensure that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible in private and discrete facilities. Source Link: https://www.bansalglobalhospital.com/child-complain-leg-pain/