Understanding Growing Pains in Children
Author Information
Author(s): Uziel Yosef, Hashkes Philip J
Primary Institution: Meir Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Hypothesis
The pain threshold in children with growing pains is lower compared to controls.
Conclusion
Growing pains are common in children and usually resolve by late childhood without serious underlying conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- Growing pains are the most common form of episodic childhood musculoskeletal pain.
- The prevalence of growing pains ranges from 3-37% in children.
- Children with growing pains have a decreased pain threshold compared to controls.
- Bone strength density in children with growing pains is significantly less than healthy norms.
Takeaway
Growing pains are when kids feel leg pain at night, but it’s usually not serious and goes away by morning.
Methodology
The study assessed pain thresholds using a dolorimeter and measured bone strength using ultrasound.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in parental reporting of children's pain and psychological factors.
Limitations
The etiology of growing pains is still unclear, and the study had a relatively small sample size.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 3-12 years with reported episodes of growing pains.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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