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Chronic Calf Pain. Happens On And Off. What Is Going On?

My son is 7. For the past few weeks he has been complaining of chronic calf pain - it happens on and off during the day, but seems to be the worst when he is going to bed at night.
I am concerned because I have read that "growing pains" do not occur during the day.

Any other issues that I should be aware of?

Thank you.
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Your son is in growing age He needs a neutritious dietalong with proteins,carbohydrates, vitamines &minerals
The problem he is facing is likely to be due to Calcium defficiency.Increased physical activities (Playing)as well as growth demand more calcium intake .
He can have natural calcium inform of milk & milk products,tofu, spinach, tomato,ragi, almonds etc.
At present he will need supplimentation by chewable calcium taba for 15 -30 days. supplmentation of vit E (honey,sprouts) will be beneficial.
Thanks
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Chronic Calf Pain. Happens On And Off. What Is Going On?

Hi, Your son is in growing age He needs a neutritious dietalong with proteins,carbohydrates, vitamines &minerals The problem he is facing is likely to be due to Calcium defficiency.Increased physical activities (Playing)as well as growth demand more calcium intake . He can have natural calcium inform of milk & milk products,tofu, spinach, tomato,ragi, almonds etc. At present he will need supplimentation by chewable calcium taba for 15 -30 days. supplmentation of vit E (honey,sprouts) will be beneficial. Thanks