Growing pains

Question 1

What is the definition of ‘Growing pains’?

Answer 1

Pain in legs with no obvious cause in the absence of worrying features.

Question 2

In which ages in growing pains normal?

Answer 2

3 - 12 years of age

Question 3

What is ‘normal’ in growing pains?

Answer 3

1. Normal physical examination
2. Systemically well
3. Motor milestones normal

Question 4

How do symptoms present in ‘growing pains’?

Answer 4

Intermittent and worse after a day of vigorous activity

Question 5

What are not features of growing pains?

Answer 5

1. Growing pains never present at the start of the day after the child has woken
2. No limp
3. No limitation of physical activity