What to do with children's knee pain?

Knee pain is a common symptom, and most of the patients are adults or the elderly. The causes of knee pain are generally rheumatism and knee joint injuries. However, some children may experience knee pain. If a child has knee pain, we may not know the cause. Next, the editor will take you to look at the causes and treatments of knee pain in children.

Steps/Methods:

01 First of all, the most common cause of knee pain in children is growing pains, which is mainly due to the rapid growth of bones, while the surrounding nerves, tendons and muscles grow relatively slowly, which will cause pain. You can go to the orthopedics department for knee joint X-rays and trace element examinations. The general cause of growing pains is calcium deficiency in the body. Children need more calcium during their growth period, and if they do not get enough calcium in their daily diet, they will suffer from calcium deficiency, which will lead to pain.

02 In addition, there are some diseases that cause knee pain in children, such as childhood rheumatoid arthritis. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a type of disease that occurs in childhood and is accompanied by many symptoms. In addition, there is avascular necrosis of the femoral head, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., which can cause knee pain, so it is necessary to see a doctor in time.

03 For children's growing pains, food supplements can generally be used, such as eating more calcium-containing foods or taking calcium tablets. The symptoms will gradually disappear. For children's knee pain caused by some diseases, relevant treatment should be carried out in time. It is recommended that they go to a specialist hospital for examination and diagnosis, and then receive symptomatic treatment.

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There are many causes of knee pain, the main ones are four: 1. Strain and poor sitting posture; 2. Sports injuries; 3. Osteoarthritis; 4. Rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, knee pain is related to age, type of work, and lifestyle habits.

Through the introduction above, all parents should know that children can also suffer from knee pain. In addition, the editor recommends that parents pay attention to their children’s knee pain, especially when it is caused by illness, and they should seek timely treatment. Only by receiving treatment as early as possible can the progression of the disease be avoided and the child’s life will not be affected.