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