Often parents are worried that the child is fine during the day, but at night he starts having pain in his legs. There is no need to panic, in most cases this is not a serious disease.

In most cases, nighttime leg pain is a normal growing pain and resolves on its own with age. Let us know about it in detail.

Reasons for pain in children's legs at night

Growing Pain: Yuck is the most common cause. Children between 3 to 12 years of age suffer more pain at night. The pain increases at night or while sleeping after running around a lot during the day. Usually in both legs (shin, below the knee). It is related to bone growth, not any disease.

Fatigue throughout the day: The muscles of the legs get tired due to excessive playing, jumping and running. Pain is felt at rest (night)

Calcium or Vitamin D deficiency: Children who have weak bones suffer from leg pain, stiffness and sometimes even cramps at night.

Wrong shoes or flat feet: When there is too much pressure on the child's feet, the pain increases in the evening and night.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?

Consult a doctor when the pain is in only one leg, the pain is accompanied by swelling, redness, or fever, limping while walking, pain that persists during the day, weight loss, or extreme weakness.

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Treatment of foot pain in children (home remedies)

Massage with lukewarm oil: Light massage with mustard or coconut oil

Irrigation with lukewarm water: Bathe the baby for 10-15 minutes before sleeping.

Calcium rich diet: Include milk, curd, cheese, green vegetables, sesame and almonds in the child's diet.

Make sure to provide sunlight: Make sure to expose the child to morning sunlight for 15-20 minutes every day.

Rest and sleep: Protect the child from excessive running around throughout the day.