Why does the child have legaches at night?
This phenomenon can be a symptom of various ailments. In each case, localization of pain should be taken into account, therefore only the doctor can give an accurate diagnosis.
The cause of malaise may be orthopedic disorders, for example, scoliosis or flat feet. Such conditions lead to a shift in the center of gravity and an increase in the load on certain parts of the limbs.
When a child at the age of about 5 to 9 years old strongly aching his legs at night, it is possible that this is due to the peculiarities of this child's growth. Experts say that the bones of babies grow faster than muscle tissue. Because tendons and muscles stretch, tighten the joints, which provokes the appearance of discomfort. During the day, children actively move, which improves blood circulation. At night, in a resting state, the tone of the vessels decreases and this leads to unpleasant sensations.
Such an ailment as neurocirculatory dystonia also leads to the fact that the child has aching legs at night. In addition to this symptom may disturb sleep disorders, discomfort in the heart.
Congenital pathologies of the cardiovascular system can cause similar problems. Also, they lead to diseases of the nasopharynx and oral cavity. It can be caries, adenoiditis. The common cause of discomfort in the limbs in childhood is the injuries and bruises received during the games during the day.
Caring mothers are worried about the question of what to do if a child has a legache at night. First of all, it is necessary to show the baby to the pediatrician, who, if necessary, will tell what specialists to go to. It can be a neurologist, an orthopedist, a hematologist. To delay with a hike in a polyclinic it is impossible in the event that pains in extremities are accompanied by such signs:
- the appearance of heat;
- lethargy, fatigue;
- lameness;
- swelling of the joints.
All this can be indicative of rheumatoid arthritis. This ailment requires treatment under the supervision of a specialist.