Does your child complain of pain in his feet without any apparent reason? Does the pain increase at night and your child wakes up because of it? Have your friends told you that growth spurts are the cause? Is this real? It’s true that it’s called “growing pains,” but are they caused by growth spurts? Learn about “growing pains” and if it affects your child. What are “growing pains”? Growing pains affect children and cause cramps or pain in the extremities. It is the most common cause of pain in your child’s musculoskeletal system, affecting both legs and occurring at night. This usually affects children between the ages of 3 and 12. While it stops in adolescence. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with growth spurts or your baby’s development. The reason for the name goes back to an old belief that bones grow faster than tendons which causes pain. Is there a real cause of growing pains? The cause of the growing pains is not clear. Some children feel pain after running and playing a lot. However, many causes may increase the pain in some children, such as: Muscle fatigue: More physical activity than usual can cause more muscle pain in some children. Poor posture: sitting or walking incorrectly leads to more stress than usual on the body’s supporting muscles. Emotional: Stress or unhappiness. What are the symptoms? Growing pains often occur in the late evening or before bedtime and may wake a sleeping child. The pain is in the thighs, legs, or behind the knees. The pain is in the muscles and does not include the joints. Symptoms of growing pains can come and go after months or even years. Symptoms include: Muscle pain in both legs, usually in the calf, behind the knee, and in front of the thigh. Moving the feet does not make the pain better or worse, which indicates that the joints are not affected. Sometimes, pain in the arm muscles. The child may complain of a headache. The pain is characterized by: Come and go. Gets worse during the night. Disappears in the morning. Does not cause lameness and does not make running difficult. Growing pains treatment You can visit Health and Style Medical Center to consult a doctor and make sure that there is no other cause for the pain. Things that may help your child control growing pains include: Hugs and reassurance that the pain will go away and their legs will look normal by morning Massage the painful area. Heat treatment such as warm baths and warm compresses. Give him medicines that reduce pain, such as paracetamol. Do not give your child aspirin. Increase physical activity. Wear orthotics if your child has flat feet. Avoid telling the child that the pain is related to play or growth, otherwise the child may feel afraid of both and will not live his life normally. Finally, you should know that growing pains do not affect the way you walk or run. If your child is limping or complaining of pain during the day or his leg hurts when touched, you should consult a podiatrist to find out the real reason.

Most people suffer from tingling in hands or feet from time to time, although the first thing that comes to their mind could be diabetes, surprisingly, many reasons that may cause Tingling in feet and neuropathy! What are the causes of Tingling in feet? True, there are simple and transient causes, such as a person sleeping or sitting in an odd position, which may press on the nerve and cause a tingling sensation in the feet or hands. You may get numb feet as easy as that, but if only the reasons were all that simple. The severity of the causes that causes numbness in the feet and neuropathy varies, and the various causes include the following: 1.     Pinched nerve A person may suffer from Tingling in feet or hands due to pressure applied on one of the nerves in the back, which can occur as a result of injury or swelling. Symptoms include pain and limited movement. 2.    Alcohol Alcohol is toxic and can damage nerve tissue. Too much alcohol can lead to a type of neuropathy, causing pain and tingling in the extremities. Be careful, according to a study alcoholic neuropathy affects 25% to 66% of long-term alcoholics! The primary goal of therapy is to reduce or quit alcohol consumption. 3.     Anxiety People with anxiety may experience hyperventilation, causing Tingling in feet. A common symptom of anxiety is hyperventilation, which causes an imbalance in the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen, and eventually a tingling sensation in the feet. Anxiety treatments include: Cognitive behavioral therapy Anti-anxiety medication Relaxing activities such as yoga and meditation 4.     Pregnancy Pregnant women get Tingling in feet often because the uterus may put pressure on the nerves while the baby is growing. Keeping the position changed and resting while elevating the feet can help relieve the sensation. 5.     Vitamins deficiency There are vitamins essential for nerve function such as E, B-1, B-6, or B-12, therefore deficiency may cause tingling in the hands or feet. Vitamin deficiencies can be treated with a healthier diet or by taking nutritional supplements. You can order your vitamins from Althiqa pharmacy. 6.     Diabetes Diabetes causes high blood sugar and may result in nerve damage. This condition is called diabetic neuropathy. Treatments include controlling your blood sugar by taking medications, making dietary changes, and exercising. 7.     Stroke Tingling in feet or hands may be a sign of a stroke. Symptoms appear suddenly and may include: Numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side Trouble speaking, understanding or walking Blurred vision Dizziness Loss of balance If you notice one or more of these symptoms, you should contact the emergency department immediately. Should I consult a doctor? As you have noticed, the causes vary, so you should consult a doctor at Health and Style Medical Center if you feel constant Tingling in feet or hands. Also, do not forget to tell the doctor about any symptoms you feel, so that he can diagnose the true cause and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Foot ulcers may take several weeks or months to heal and can occur for simple reasons such as walking barefoot, poor foot hygiene, or severe dry skin, but the ulcer can deteriorate and become infected and in rare cases can lead to gangrene or amputation! Foot ulcer symptoms Symptoms often include leg swelling, burning, or itching, as well as a rash, redness, brown discoloration, or dry, scaly skin. Foot ulcer treatment Before the doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment for you, he will need to do a complete examination, including asking about your medical history, examining the blood circulation and nerve supply to your feet, and according to the condition of the ulcer, the duration of your infection, and its cause. The doctor may remove hard skin or dead tissue to help heal the ulcer, know its size, reduce pressure on the ulcer, and can also rid you of any infection. Then he will cover the sore with an appropriate bandage. Also, antibiotics will be prescribed in case of infection based on the severity of the infection. Ulcer care at home Keeping the wound clean and dry Change the bandage according to the doctor’s instructions Drink plenty of fluids Eat a healthy diet Wearing the right shoes Advice for the patients Gently wash your legs and feet every day with mild soap and lukewarm water. Dry your skin and feet, especially between the toes. Check your legs, the top and bottom of your feet, and between your toes for blisters daily. Apply a moisturizing cream to prevent the skin from drying out and cracking, but avoid applying it between your toes or on areas. Trim your nails regularly. Keep your feet comfortable and healthy. People with diabetes should visit the doctor periodically and control their blood glucose levels. Quit Smoking. Keep foot bandages dry. Visit the podiatrist when there is any problem. Avoid staying in the same pose for a long time. Complete your antibiotic course. Consult your doctor before stopping any medication. Prevention Taking the following steps can help prevent the condition from getting worse: Quitting Smoking Controlling blood pressure Maintaining blood cholesterol and triglyceride in healthy levels Reducing the amount of salt in your diet Maintaining a normal level of the blood glucose Playing sports Losing weight if you are overweight You can also learn more about foot care tips from here.