growing pains Flashcards
1
Q
growing pains medical name?
A
benign idiopathic nocturnal limb pains of childhood
2
Q
are growing pains common?
A
yes very common
3
Q
why is growing pains a misnomer?
A
because growing is not actually causing pain
4
Q
age range?
A
3-12 years old
5
Q
prongosis of growing pains?
A
not serious, will go away once grown.
6
Q
Features of growing pains?
-5
(Socrates it)
A
no pain at the start of the day pain comes on at night if it does come pain in legs esp calves pain will be muscular no limitation in movement
7
Q
signs on examination?
A
none - all normal
8
Q
how are motor milestones affected in growin pains?
A
not affected - all normal
9
Q
mainstay management?
-1
A
do nothing really, goes away on own
10
Q
if troubling child how can you manage the episodes of pain? - 2
- 1 is drug option
- 1 is non drug option
A
paracetamol +
stretching during episodes
