Toddler suffers from pain in hands and feet?

Question

My 18-month-old daughter sometimes screams in pain, and shows me that her hands and feet hurt. I am guessing she is getting some kind of cramps, but I cannot for sure tell what kind of pain she is experiencing. It usually happens after a bath, but not always. I talked to my pediatrician, and she said she had never heard about anything like that. According to the info I found on the internet, muscle cramps in toddlers can be caused by many things - like calcium deficiency, or problems with kidneys. I am going to take my daughter to see another doctor, but I would like to know if anyone has hear anything about muscle pain/cramps in toddlers.

Answer 1

I know my toddler gets growing pains but not in her hands or feet, mostly in her legs and knees. Although I think it could probably effect any joints, I would go with your idea on a second opinion! That is scary and I hope all is well!

Answer 2

Did the doctor at least take your daughter's blood sample? If so, she may find an answer there. If she didn't, then change your pediatrician!

Here is what I found:
"There are a lot of conditions that can trigger muscle cramps in pediatric population. Cramps can occur in normal children during and after vigorous exercise and activity. The pathological cramps, though, are involuntary painful muscle contractions. These abnormal muscle activities are associated with a whole list of disorders. They include neuromyotonia, myotonia, systemic disorders (hypoadrenalism, low calcium, low thyroid function, uremia), and a group of metabolic disorders. Since the causative conditions can be so many, the diagnostic work-ups need to be comprehensive. Most neurologists start with the ischemic exercise test (IET) which involves testing blood and urine samples following ischemia triggered by tightening blood pressure cuff on the patient’s arm for a while. Then depending on if the tests (lactate, ammonia and CK) are normal or abnormal they decide to go to next step with EMG (electromyography) or muscle biopsy, respectively.
This information is provided for general medical educational purpose only. Please consult your physician for the diagnostic and treatment options of your specific condition".

Good luck!

Answer 3

My daughter has had the same thing since about 3yrs of age.
She has pains behind the knees, the hands and feet.
This normally happens during the night with her.

My Doctor has diagnosed Growing Pains and I give her Calpol for the pain and i have to rub the affected area vigourously.
Attacks can last up to 4 hours at a time but do not happen every night.
Please get your little one tested for Arthritis. It's a quick blood test, and you have to put some cream on the hand to numb the area beforehand so it doesn't hurt.
Lots of love and kisses also, but you know that already.

I hope that all turns out to be ok, but it is better to be safe than sorry.
Take care, and good luck.

Lou.

Answer 4

OMG your poor bub's im in the UK and its very rare but The virus (actually a group of viruses) - commonly known as hand, foot, and mouth disease - usually strikes children between the ages of two and six, but babies are susceptible, too. It's highly contagious and is easily transmitted through coughing and sneezing. Not surprisingly, outbreaks are common in nurseries and playgroups. The virus is also spread through faeces, so hygiene in the home is very important. Although the condition is uncomfortable, it's not at all serious. Unfortunately, a child is most contagious in the week before symptoms appear, so it can be hard to anticipate or prevent. Typically, the incubation period is three to six days. In some countries the virus is called Coxsackie, after the town of Coxsackie, New York, where the virus was first identified. A baby or child with hand, foot, and mouth disease will clearly not feel well. The telltale signs of the virus are small, blister-like sores in the mouth, hands, and feet, but your child may also have a sore throat, mild fever, and general malaise. The blisters can be extremely sore; in fact, a baby may not want to breastfeed or eat because of the ones in his mouth. Although you may just have to wait out the seven to 14 days it typically takes for the virus to subside, you can make your baby more comfortable. Try giving him paracetamol suspension, under your doctor's recommendation. Teething gel may also relieve your baby's pain. To avoid dehydration, keep offering breast milk or formula, or water and diluted juice for an older baby. A toddler may enjoy an ice-lolly, which will provide fluids and soothe the sores. While your baby has the virus, it will be uncomfortable for him and exhausting for you, but rest assured, you and your baby will survive. Like colds, your baby will be immune to the virus he's already had, but there are many strains of hand, foot, and mouth disease. It rarely affects otherwise healthy adults, if at all. An adult can get the virus and feel ill, although he or she wouldn't get the rash. i hope they getter better soon and don't suffer to much Hugs

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Answer 5

OMG! I remember seeing something about these symptoms in a child on the TLC channel on TV. I don't think it was about cramps though. I'm pretty sure that the child didn't get very good nutritional foods everyday. I think that you are right to go to another doctor. You might even want to consider getting a whole different pediatrician all together. This condition could actually be VERY serious. Good luck though. I'll definitely have you daughter in my prayers.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

My son is two years old and every once in awhile he will scream about pains in his legs and feet. After the doc checked is iron and calcium levels they finally determined he was having growing pains. They cry sayings that certain muscles and joints hurt all the time. I hope this helps. Good Luck and try to give her a chewable Tylenol when she is in pain.

Answer 8

I had a similar experience. When I went to the doctor he took chest x-rays. I was a little confused but it turned out to be a chest infection. I went on antibiotics and it was gone in about a week. I hope that she will be okay. Maybe it is worth a try.

Answer 9

little children can have arthritis. I'm surprised the doctor didn't do a blood test for that. It's called Juvenile Arthritis.

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