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These growing pains are traditionally thought to be a side effect of bone growth as 亚洲自慰视频ren become taller through adolescence. The truth is a little different: growing pains have nothing to do with growth or bones. Instead, growing pains are overuse injuries (pain caused by a normal, active lifestyle) and are referred to鈥攎edically鈥攁s 鈥渂enign limb pain of 亚洲自慰视频hood.鈥
Who Gets Growing Pains?
These pains appear in 亚洲自慰视频ren, typically between the ages of 2 through 12, when they鈥檙e spend a lot of time running around and active throughout the day. About 35% of 亚洲自慰视频ren report growing pains during these years. Nobody is sure why some 亚洲自慰视频ren report pain and others do not. It may be that some 亚洲自慰视频ren are simply more sensitive to pain.
When Do Growing Pains Appear?
Since growing pains are simply pain from overuse, they typically appear late in the day or at night. The pain can last from a few minutes to a few hours and are usually confined to the lower legs, namely the shins. Growing pains usually appear in both legs, at the same time.
What is the Best Way to Treat Growing Pains?
The easiest way to treat growing pains is for parents to massage the area until the pain subsides. In many cases, the 亚洲自慰视频 may feel comforted by the attention and find that the pain goes away very quickly as an example of 鈥渕ind over matter.鈥 If the pain seems to be severe, parents can give their 亚洲自慰视频 acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
When to Take Growing Pains Seriously
Growing pains are never a cause for concern, but there are conditions that may be like growing pains that should be taken seriously. If the pain appears in only one leg, involves swelling, or is related to a joint, these are not growing pains and may indicate something more serious like a sprain or juvenile arthritis.
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