Prevalence of Growing Pain among Young Children in Sahiwal Region- A Descriptive Observational Study

Abstract

Background: Growing pain are recurrent bilateral leg pains that is nocturnal and disappears on the morning commonly known as non-articular pain syndrome. Growing pains is clinically self-limiting and resolves by itself at the end of childhood. In this we use the survey of the parents of children 3-12 years of age, using a valid questionnaire. There are no previous studies about this age group. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the study is to estimate the prevalence of growing pain in young children between the ages 3-12 years old in the Sahiwal region. Material & Methods: This is a descriptive observational study. In this study we collect the data from parents of the 350 children. The data is collected using Lower Extremity Pain Questionnaire to estimate the prevalence and severity of growing pain. Data Analysis: Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 21. Conclusion: This study finds out the 70% prevalence of growing pain among young children of 3-12 years age group in Sahiwal region, occurs bilateral on the lower limb only at the night time and disappears on the morning.