Growing pains

This article is about the term. For the television series, see Growing Pains. For the growing pains in dogs, see panosteitis. For other uses, see Growing Pains (disambiguation).
Growing pains
SpecialtyPediatrics

Growing pains are recurring pain symptoms that are relatively common in children ages 3 to 14-16. The pains normally appear at night and affect the calf or thigh muscles of both legs. The pain stops on its own before morning.

Growing pains are one of the most common causes of recurring pain in children. Although these pains reliably stop when the child has completely finished growing, it likely has nothing to do with growth.