Nov

Growing Pains

Does your child complain of aches and pains and you are not sure what it is? I did a bit of research to figure out what the aches may be from that my daughter was experiencing. This is the very basic of what I found out:

Many children experience growing pains. The aches and pains are not sensitive to the touch and it makes them feel better when they are massaged. Ibuprophen and a heating pad works wonders, at least that is what worked for my daughter.

The articles I read cautioned to be wary of any additional symptons such as fever, rashes, swelling,redness or sensitive to the touch. Aches with any additional symptions are probably not growing pains and should be evaluated by a doctor.