Question 45 · LEK · Growing pains
Which of the following is not a criterion necessary to diagnose growing pains in children (according to Peterson and Mellson)?
- A. age between 4 and 12.
- B. pain does not occur daily.
- C. pain always occurs in the evening or night, it never occurs in the morning.
- D. positive family history of growing pains.
- E. pain is symmetrical and involves thighs, popliteal regions and lower legs.
Hint
Ask which option describes the child and the character of the pain, and which one describes the relatives instead.
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