Growing Pains
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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 243 doctors who treat growing pains
Which specialist treats growing pains?
Growing pains in children should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who confirms it's a normal part of development and rules out other causes. If there are concerns related to hormonal or kidney-related growth, a pediatric endocrinologist or pediatric nephrologist can help with the assessment. You can book with the pediatrician of your choice.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in growing pains
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
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 in children should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who confirms it's a normal part of development and rules out other causes. If there are concerns related to hormonal or kidney-related growth, a pediatric endocrinologist or pediatric nephrologist can help with the assessment. You can book with the pediatrician of your choice.