Growing Pains Flashcards
1
Q
What age of child is usually affected by growing pains?
A
3-12 years old
2
Q
When should growing pains be suspected?
A
Child complaining of pain in the legs with no obvious cause
3
Q
What is the rheumatological name for growing pains?
A
Benign idiopathic nocturnal limb pains of childhood
4
Q
When should a child never have growing pains?
A
Never present at the start of the day after the child has woken
5
Q
What wouldn’t be present in a child presenting with growing pains?
A
no limp
no limitation of physical activity
6
Q
What would be normal in a child presenting with growing pains?
A
systemically well
normal physical examination
motor milestones normal
7
Q
When are the symptoms of growing pains worse?
A
After a day of vigorous activity
8
Q
How do the symptoms of growing pains present?
A
Intermittent
