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Left leg pain - near ankle and foot
Son 8 yrs old , weight appropriate for age...has left leg pain since 3 week.
No swelling..no redness..nothing to be seen at sight.
But has constant pain. Sometimes he can run and play.. but often complains of pain and limps.
The pain is mainly on the left foot and the ankle..
Doesn't look like any sprain.
Kindly suggest what to do..
He doesn't drink milk at all..and never goes out to play...
I am supposing it's calcium and vitamin d deficiency. Which suppliment can I give.
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It can be due to calcium and vitamin D deficiency, but I suggest you should go to the orthopaedic doctor in case it worsens
Next Steps
Start him in a syrup of calcium twice daily and give him two doses of Vitamin D sachet at a gap of 15 days in an empty stomach
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Look out for Flat foot also .
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If it’s calcium deficiency children complain of pain in both legs.Better you consult nearby pediatrician.
Next Steps
Sy calcimax P 5 ml BD for 3 months
Health Tips
Supplement with other dairy products
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Dear parents,
Get his CBC, s. Calcium&vit d3 test done. If any deficiency would recommend the same.
Till than its growing pain give pain killers SOS if pain is severe.
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Request you to do complete blood countcalcium and vit D levels in the blood
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It is not advisable to supplement calcium without checking its levels. More history like was there any trauma , was there any fever a week earlier , does he complain of joint paints or the leg as a whole ?
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First he need to be examined, it can be deficiency, can be some bone disease or internal injury
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Do serum D3, calcium, magnesium, phosphate and B 12 level followed by consultation
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