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My child is almost 13. She is 5 feet tall. She has been complaining of her right knee hurting. She says its a constant pain, with some levels of lightness, but then the pain arises overtime. I took her in to the doctor and the doctor said, her pain was due to, "growing pains". We left unsatisifed, it was almost like the woman didn't want check my daughter out. She spent 5 minutes with my daughter, and didn't even look at her knee! This pain in her knee has been going on for sometime, I have a hard time believing that this pain of hers is from, "growing pains". That being said, I took her in to see another doctor for a second opinion. This doctor was more concerned, and asked tons of questions. he said she has what is called, "gout" in the knee. Gout is the inflammation of a joint. I told the doctor that her biological father suffers from gout in his foot, and I believed that "gout" was only a condition that affected adults (Never would I have thought my child is suffering from it, too!) He replied, that there are indeed child who suffer from gout. Also, genetics is a major contributing factor in children with gout, as children with a family history of kidney function problems are more likely to have problems. Who would of thought? Gout is caused by an abnormal accumulation of uric acid that then forms urate crystals within a joint or tissue. In children, this can be caused by poor diet that includes large amounts of sugar, lack of exercise and hydration habits. My daughter does not drink enough water, I think maybe 2 glasses a day. I am sure the exercise plays a big factor as well. She has asthma, so she doesn't get as much exercise as she should. I was told to give her over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen. Those are effective in relieving pain. Also, to put her on a diet that minimizes fructose to relieve the symptoms. We left there feeling more assured that gout was the cause of her pain; however, just to be sure, a week later we went in for a 3rd opinion. This doctors diagnosis was the same as the last doctor. He also called it, "gout". Hope this story of ours helps any of you out there that may be having the same pain in the knee. And remember, gout can also affect children, not always are children just experiencing "growing pains".
My daughter has had knee pain of and on for about a yr she is 13... Her doctor says its growing pains, and that it can cause swelling and its not all that uncommon?? I am just wondering if this is true and if other parents are or have had anything similar with your teens.. She was in alot of pain most of the day, getting a little concerned?? I sure hope its normal, but it just seems odd to me. Thanks for any info or help.
No, that is not normal. Why would one knee hurt and hurt that much if it were growing pains? I had growing pains for awhile and both of my legs, from top to bottom ached, but only when I was in bed at night. I think she needs to go to an orthopedic doctor and see what is going on.
My Son has a knee condition called osgood schlatters disease. I actually probably had this growing up as well. Same symptoms. It is cause by rapid growth, pulls on a tendon in knee creating pain worsened by physical activity. My son has extra bone which is presently creating issues (he's now 28 yrs old) but rarely does it need surgical intervention. Elevate, ice, naproxin, avoiding sport with shifting knee side ways such as soccer.
My Son has a knee condition called osgood schlatters disease. I actually probably had this growing up as well. Same symptoms. It is cause by rapid growth, pulls on a tendon in knee creating pain worsened by physical activity. My son has extra bone which is presently creating issues (he's now 28 yrs old) but rarely does it need surgical intervention. Elevate, ice, naproxin, avoiding sport with shifting knee side ways such as soccer.
My son had that at 8 or 9 and the doctors said they don't usually see it until young men are teens or older. He was, however, enamored of sports and played every single day. I wish I had known back then the damage it could cause because I would have made him cut back on the sports.
As it was, he had to stop playing all sports for 6 months (try that with an active 8 year old boy). The doc told him if he didn't stop, he would have to have a brace to keep him from injuring it further.
my 14yr old daughter has had swelling,fluid, and intense knee pain for about six years. I keep taking her to doctors and they all say the same thing... growing pains. To see how large her knees get and the pain she goes through almost everyday is heart breaking... some help would be great..
Hi. Yes. My daughter is 15 and has been off school for 4 weeks now due to unbelievable pain in both knees. She could not even walk to the bathroom without assistance during the first two weeks! After visiting the doctor we were given strong painkillers -ibroprofen (Naproxen) which gave her headaches and cocodamol which gave her sleepless nights. Hence she gave up on the medication after one day. I ordered a TENS machine for her which is allowing her to walk properly again (without it she is still in pain). She uses this all day until bedtime. Her physio (once a week) has said this is great as it allows her to exercise without the pain. We have been referred by the doctor to see the orthopaedic in two weeks time. The phsio has said that he sees youngsters (particularlly young girls from 13 to roughly 18 to 20 years old for this condition (growth pains) and that it really is quite common.
I would advise you get to an orthopaedic to investigate further. I also reccomend the TENS machine which has made things a lot easier on my daughter. She feels a little better in herself now despite the pain.
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