Why does a 5-year-old child have leg pain?

Children's physical health is what parents are most concerned about. Especially when children are young, their bodies are still developing and their immunity is not high, so they are very prone to various diseases. If a child's body lacks certain substances, it will also cause problems with his or her health. Some parents report that their children sometimes feel leg pain. So, what is the cause of leg pain in a 5-year-old child?

1. What is the cause of leg pain in a 5-year-old child?

1. Children with skeletal dysplasia or calcium deficiency

There are generally two reasons why children have this condition: 1. It is caused by the child's bone development; 2. It is caused by the child's calcium deficiency. No matter which one it is, calcium supplementation is required.

2. Growing pains

Leg pain in a five-year-old child may be caused by growing pains. To relieve the baby's growing pains, you need to pay attention to rest. If your baby has discomfort in the knees or calves, do not force him to exercise, but encourage him to move more appropriately unless he is tired. Before going to bed at night, you can soak your calves and feet in hot water, or massage or apply hot compress to the painful area with a hot towel. When the pain is severe, in addition to local massage, you can let the child look at pictures, play with toys, etc. to divert the child's attention. In addition, babies should consume more nutrients that promote the growth of cartilage tissue. Milk, bones, walnuts, and eggs all contain elastin and collagen. Vitamin C is beneficial to collagen synthesis, so let your baby eat more green vegetables, leeks, spinach, citrus, grapefruit, etc.

2. What to do if your 5-year-old child has leg pain

1. Vitamin D2 injection 200,000 U intramuscular injection once a month for three consecutive months. Calcium gluconate oral solution 5 ml orally three times a day, this calcium supplementation effect is very good;

2. Pay attention to a balanced diet and don't be picky about food. Eat some meat, eggs, soy products, vegetables, fruits, etc. On the premise of ensuring balanced nutrition, you should also pay more attention to letting your baby take in some nutrients that can promote the growth of cartilage tissue, such as milk, bones, walnuts, eggs, etc. In addition, vitamin C is beneficial to collagen synthesis, so you can let your baby eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C.