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What Causes Muscle Knots In Shoulder Of A Toddler?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Question: Can a two year old toddler have a knot like muscle in the shoulder?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes it can happen

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Muscle knots can occur at any age.
It is because of excess calcium released in the nerve endings where the nerve tissue signals the muscle fibers.
Normally these knots can happen spontaneously or after a viral illness . But most of them tend to disappear spontaneously.
If really painful give your toddler acetaminophen. Hot compress with warm towels and massage should help too.
Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids to keep himself hydrated as dehydration can make these knots worse.
Wishing your toddler good health
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Arun (5 hours later)
Thank you for the quick response Dr. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Arun (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

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What Causes Muscle Knots In Shoulder Of A Toddler?

Brief Answer: yes it can happen Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. Muscle knots can occur at any age. It is because of excess calcium released in the nerve endings where the nerve tissue signals the muscle fibers. Normally these knots can happen spontaneously or after a viral illness . But most of them tend to disappear spontaneously. If really painful give your toddler acetaminophen. Hot compress with warm towels and massage should help too. Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids to keep himself hydrated as dehydration can make these knots worse. Wishing your toddler good health Regards Dr Arun