Q: Why does my child have pain on both shoulders, armpits, and flanks when pressed?

Myeongchan Kim
7 hours ago
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Question:

My child is complaining of pain when I press on both of their shoulders, armpits, both flanks, and the area right above their underwear line. Why is this happening?

Answer:

I understand you must be very worried since your child is experiencing pain in multiple areas when pressed. You might be especially concerned because the pain appears symmetrically on both sides of the body.

First, here are some things we need to check:

• How old is your child?

• When did they first start complaining of the pain?

• Is there a fever or are there any other symptoms?

• Has the child engaged in any recent exercise or unusual physical activities?

Possible causes:

1. Muscle pain - This is common after physical education classes or active play.

2. Growing pains - This tends to become more severe in the evening.

3. Lymph node swelling - This can appear after recovering from a cold.

4. Posture issues - This can be caused by carrying a heavy backpack or generally poor posture.

What you can do right now:

→ Apply a warm compress for 15 minutes at a time