He does not complain about the pain constantly but it appears to ;just come on' and he cries and holds his leg. He is a twin and his twin sister cries with him. This has been ongoing for about 4 days and we will take him to the pediatrician tomorrow. He has not fallen over or bumped it anywhere (to the best of our knowledge. There is no swelling or bruising.
2006-10-21 19:08:12 · 12 answers · asked by elleyscanlan 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
He's too young for Osgood-Schlatter disease, which tends to present in young athletes. The pain might actually be what's known as 'referred' pain from the hip. From the British Medical Journal:
"A child with hip disease may not present with pain or a history of trauma but with an unexplained limp. Unexplained knee pain should raise the suspicion of hip abnormality.
Congenital dislocation of the hip—Ultrasound screening should detect children at risk, but missed cases may present with a delay in walking, limp, or discrepancy in leg length. Children usually present before the age of 5 years. Missed diagnosis can lead to a non-congruent joint and early osteoarthritic degeneration in adulthood.
Perthes' disease—Disintegration of the femoral head, with subsequent healing and deformity of the hip, usually occurs in boys aged 5-10 years. The precise cause is unclear, but segmental avascular necrosis of the femoral head is probably responsible. A limp, hip pain, or knee pain may result. Treatment aims to contain the femoral head in the acetabulum to reduce the risks of future osteoarthritis."
The paediatrician will investigate these possibilities and start whatever treatment is necessary. Good luck for tomorrow :)
2006-10-21 23:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had the same thing 2 years ago he was 4 at the time, nothing the whole day and suddenly he started to cry because he was in pain, and he couldn't walk. His knee looked the same but it was a bit warmer than the other one, took him to hospital, and was told that it was infected, and got a dose of antibiotic. But you really shouldn't wait till tomorrow, you should get it checked ASAP, it might be serious if it's been going on for 4 days.
2006-10-22 04:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be growing pains,my daughter also had this at the age off 5 and it still goes on now and again.I took her to my gp and he said it was but theres nothing they can do part from giving them calpol.Going to the paeds tom orrow you will get a defiant answer to this.Good Luck
2006-10-21 21:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good to take him to Dr. let him check it out. Might be best to have it ex-rayed. to be on safe side. He could had sprain it or there might be something else wrong . Good luck Pem
2006-10-21 19:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-23 04:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by Seema R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm strange. well maybe it is a bone thing. the pediatrition should no tomoro. but that is strange, duz his twin cry cuz her knee hurts too? is he just fibbing?
2006-10-21 19:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Tessa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
May be he is having growing pains or Oshkin Schlotter. I may have spelled it wrong.
2006-10-21 19:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by observer 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take him to the doctor, that'll be your best option.
2006-10-21 19:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by guineasomelove 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take him to the doctor
2006-10-21 22:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by swoodleybird 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he needs a dr
2006-10-21 19:17:33 · answer #10 · answered by ellie_2121 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋