Growing pains

Growing pains refer to leg discomfort that is often experienced by children between the ages of 3 and 12. This condition is generally harmless and tends to resolve without any intervention. Pain relief can be achieved with medications such as paracetamol. Symptoms of growing pains may fluctuate, appearing and disappearing over a period of months or even years. To help alleviate the pain, you can apply a warm water bottle or heat pack to the affected area, and administer children's ibuprofen or paracetamol for relief.