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What Causes Severe Soreness On The Legs And Back?

My granddaughter has been on antibiotics for the past 11 days & is complaining of sore legs & a sore back. She is unwell a loss of appetite & struggling to eat, she is drinking lots but when tries to eat she is gagging. I weighed her & she has lost about 1 kg She is 5yrs & 5 months & weighs 19kgs Should I be worried?
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Dear sir.
Rapid loss of weight in such a small child is not a good sign. Moreover she is not taking proper intake. These are signs of discomfort for a 5 year old.
So please see a paediatrician early.
Hope you seek help soon.
Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Soreness On The Legs And Back?

Dear sir. Rapid loss of weight in such a small child is not a good sign. Moreover she is not taking proper intake. These are signs of discomfort for a 5 year old. So please see a paediatrician early. Hope you seek help soon. Thanks.