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My 2 .5 year daughter facing leg pain
My daughter age 2.5 has felt leg pain several times at night . She cried a lot .pain at the feet .is it normal ?
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Whether the pain is normal or not depends upon a lot of factors.
Whether it is post exertion or not
Associated with any fever or swelling or not
Any subtle deformity like bowing of legs
Her diet history
It could be growing pains which is most common but history needed to confirm.
Next Steps
consult a pediatrician.
you can take online appointment.
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No it's not normal. It may be due to various reasons like vitamin D deficiency etc. Please visit a pediatrician for check up and treatment
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It depends on how severe it is,
Any joint swelling?
Is it always on single leg?
Any fever and associated symptoms?
Next Steps
visit your pediatrician.
Health Tips
if answer for any of the above questions is less reach out asap.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
This is normal in small children. It is known as growing pain. Usually occurs in evening or night. If no swelling fever otherwise child normal then no need of any medication. For pain you can give paracetamol.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Mostly growing pain
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give more liquids in diet
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it's normal only
It's called Growing pain
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