Sore & Swollen Ankles: Older Child
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Sprained Ankle - Real or over Emphasizing It?
Asked by D.H. from Richmond
on January 27, 2010
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My 8 yo boy limped towards me off the bus yesterday and has been hopping on one foot ever since (at least in our presence - his 7 yo brother indicated that he had not ...
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- Depends on the situation. Right now, my first grader says every morning that his stomach hurts & he should stay home. I'm not buying THIS particular product that he'...
- I would have taken him to the doctor too. If he could go all night without forgetting he was in pain then I would think he probably is. I think you did the right thing.
- In my case, I have had the opportunity to study the body enough to know what is happening and what to look for (I'm a reflexologist and certified massage therapist). I...
What to Do When My 8 Year Old Complains About the Back of Heal Hurting.
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on August 25, 2009
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My 8 year old daughter dances 3-4 hours in a day, three days per week. The backside of her heal hurs when she walks. Some days are worse than others. I plan on taki...
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- I have pf with my feet and they hurt a lot and are stiff. I wear custom orthotics to relieve the pain and use techniques I learned at physical therapy to strengthen m...
- As someone who has danced my entire life. Ballet for 15 yrs. I agree with everything Sara said. I also think that is to much time for an 8 yr old. I think even as I go...
- my 11 year old has the same problem took him to the orthopedic that specializes in feet and they x-rayed and said it was seavers desease, basicly growing pains, gave h...
9 Year Old Is Constantly Faking Injuries
Asked by S.A. from Norfolk
on February 26, 2010
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How do I handle my 9 year old son who constantly fakes injuries? In the past, he's fooled the school nurse 2 yrs in a row, pretending he was practically blind so he c...
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- He sounds like a ham! Like it's hard to be mad at him. But I agree with previous posters. He needs to understand its all fun until the bill comes and or he is real...
- you have a hypocondriac on your hands !what to do about it.. simple, sit him down immediately and tell him that as of right this minute, he is not to go outside, P...
- my friends son used to go to the nurse all the time saying he was sick.. she told the nurse to just send him back to class.... also when he complained at home being si...
6 Year Old Having Trouble Walking
Asked by C.D. from Bloomington
on December 17, 2006
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Hi,
My youngest, very active little boy just turned 6 and we had a birthday party yesterday where there was a lot of physical activity. He seemed just fine yesterda...
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- If he was very physical yesterday he may have sprained his foot. I once broke my foot and I was able to walk on it the day that I broke it, but by that night it reall...
- Last year about this time my then one year old who had been walking since she was 10 months old. Woak up from nap at the sitters and couldn't walk. She ended up havi...
- Could just be growing pains, but Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is nothing to mess around with - if he's in pain & if that's the cause, better to know it now. Is the a...
6 Year Old Has Sore Legs from Sitting Criss-cross
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on February 4, 2011
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My daughter is in kindergarten this year, and complains she doesn't want to go to school because her legs hurt from having to sit criss-cross for long periods. She has...
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- My legs go 'pins and needles' when I sit like that for long periods of time. I wonder if thats her issue as well.... or if I sit on my legs ( like my mother always to...
- I'd ask her to describe the pain. As others suggest, it could be circulation. She could have some inflammatory condition. And some people are just built "tighter" in t...
- Perhaps she can bring in a cushion to sit on? I took a meditation class and the teacher showed us how to put a firm pillow under our butt (and not the legs). It was ...
Help, I Don't Know What to Do.
Asked by C.P. from Louisville
on May 14, 2009
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My 4 1/2 year old son has been limping on his leg for about two weeks now, some mornings it is hard for him to stand up. It hurts him just above the ankle, I took him ...
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- It is very possible that your son has a stress fracture at that site. it won't show up on a regular xray. One of my 5 year old boys went through something similar to...
- Take your son to a pediatric orthopedist. I recommend Dr. Christophersen at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance in Nashville.
- A WAITING LIST????? who put you ona waiting list????? bless your heart. what area are you in? are there any Urgent Cares in your area? Is it just the skin that ...
6 Year Old Knee pain......any Ideas??
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on June 7, 2011
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Update. She is saying it mostly hurts on the back of her leg, behind her knee. My daughter has been complaining of knee pain off and on for the last week. We will b...
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- Sounds like growing pains to me...but if it persists I would call the pediatrician.
- If she is tall for her age it may be Osgood-Schlatters Disease. Osgood Schlatters disease is a very common cause of knee pain in children and young athletes usually b...
- My answer is similar to Mommydoodle D. Don't miss the appointment & make sure the MD is clear that nobody remembers how it got "injured". I had a similar experience ...
My Son Is Limping After Jumping onto the Floor
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
Last night my son, who is 4, jumped off of my cedar chest (about 2 ft. tall) onto the carpet and landed wrong or something. I was watching him jump but d...
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- I am probably the mom who worries way too much, but I would take him in to be seen and x-rayed somewhere. I know you said you don't have insurance right now, but emer...
- M., My hubby is a nurse. He said that if there is no redness or any swelling whatsoever, then it is only a sprain or injury confined to soft tissues...and if no sw...
- Hello, I am all too familiar with your situation. My son is 5 and delayed. He still doesn't jump very well and has an usually high tolerance for pain. Last year h...
My 6 Year Olds Elbow
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on July 19, 2010
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My son fell off his scooter today and hurt his elbow, it's swollen in all. I took him to the ER because he was complaining he can not move it, they took a xray and 5 s...
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- There might be some sort of muscle/ligament issue. Even if it is not technically sprained... it is probably very sore, and there might be some specific moves/motions ...
- My son broke his arm at age 2. The ER told me it was not broken. I took him to the Ped. next day and she looked at it and said it was broken and sent me to a bone spec...
- 50% of all doctors graduated in the bottom half of their class. Get a second opinion. m.j.
Finally, the Kids Saw Mommy Get a Boo Boo!
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on December 10, 2011
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So, tonight was the night from hell. I promised my friend I would attend her art opening and birthday gathering. It's been a looooong week. Three sitters were not av...
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- Thats so sweet. Hugs to the sweet little kids. What more would a mom want !
- I cut my finger on a broken xmas light and my 9 yo son freaked out and went running in the house. I kind of chuckled thinking he was afraid and didn't want to see all...
- Aw A., my heart hurt when I read your post. A., you gotta get to an ortho for your foot. Hope you can get some help from one of your friends so you can keep off that...
