Growing Pains
Growing pains are muscle discomforts that some children experience, usually in the legs and frequently at the end of the day or during the night. They are usually passing and are not related to a problem in the bones or joints.
How they present: The discomfort appears in the calves, thighs, or behind the knees, almost always in both legs, and disappears in the morning without leaving any aftereffects.
When is a checkup worthwhile? If the pain is constant, affects only one leg, is accompanied by swelling, fever, limping, or limits movement, it deserves an evaluation.
Who evaluates it? The pediatrician is the first point of contact and, depending on the case, can provide guidance toward other specialties. For any concerns about your child's discomfort, the best course is to discuss it with a professional.
Data on 31 doctors who treat growing pains
Specialties that treat growing pains
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in growing pains
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Aristóteles Quintero Díaz
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Francisco Manuel González Hernández
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Frequently asked questions
What is growing pains?
Growing pains are muscle discomforts that some children experience, usually in the legs and frequently at the end of the day or during the night. They are usually passing and are not related to a problem in the bones or joints.
Which doctor treats growing pains?
Growing Pains is usually treated by specialists in pediatric endocrinologist, infectious disease specialist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.