The last few days our son has had them off and on but it is with a fever and he seems in pretty bad pain. More so that I remember with my own as a kid. the fever part leads us to assume it's a flu or virus causing joint pain mostly in his knees, calves, and ankles. Or are we off base? Is this a Dr. visit issue or should we wait a day or so to determine that. It's the fever that makes us wonder if it's more tahn "growing pains". And he is also adopted, so some medical issues are more of a concern due to the msyteries of his genetic background. Thanks for any help you guys may have!
2007-07-24 05:28:50 · 3 answers · asked by Dawn W 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You need to take him to see the doctor. I was told as a child that I had growing pains. Well, I'm now 66 and must still be growing. I have lived with rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, spondylosis, and scoliosis since I was 15. If there is such a thing as growing pains, it wouldn't cause fever. That's from an inflammation somewnere in the body.
2007-07-24 07:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya go to the doc, it may be as simple as a virus but it could also be very serious especially if the pain is only on one side. if this is the case go to the doc now otherwise make a walking appointment.
2007-07-24 05:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a virus
but best to take him to the doctor for a check up
to be on the safe side
2007-07-24 05:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋