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How Can Muscle Pain In The Thighs And Calves Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 18 Feb 2022

Question: Hi,

My children aged three and half and five years are complaining of muscle pain in the in the legs (thighs and calves) almost once or twice a week during midnight. Could you please recommend any medication in this regard.

Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr. (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Leg pain is common during this age group as the children are rapidly growing. I suggest you give them calcium and multivitamin syrup. Give them lots of water to drink as dehydration can also cause leg cramps.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (57 minutes later)

sometimes they also complain pain inside the bone which is very confusing for us could it be that the pain is in the bone instead of muscle?

Answered by Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It looks like due to vitamin deficiency. They usually present with musculoskeletal pain. Giving the above supplements will help. Nothing to worry. They will recover from supplements.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana