What causes leg crossing in girls, and how should it be handled?

Under normal circumstances, leg crossing or squeezing in girls may be caused by personal habits, emotional needs, urinary tract infections, tic disorders, scoliosis, or other reasons. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Personal Habit

Some girls may habitually keep their legs tightly closed while standing or walking due to influences from their family of origin or long-established behavioral patterns. Education and guidance can help girls recognize this habit and gradually change it.

2. Emotional Needs

When girls lack companionship or their emotional needs are unmet, they may cross or squeeze their legs to alleviate feelings of loneliness or seek emotional release. Parents should spend more time with their children, pay attention to their emotional needs, and foster a healthy parent-child relationship.

3. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infections are usually caused by bacteria, fungi, or other pathogens entering the urethra. When the bladder and urethra become infected and inflamed, discomfort may occur. Leg squeezing might be an attempt to relieve lower abdominal discomfort. Symptoms may include painful urination and abnormal urine color. Patients may take medications such as cefuroxime axetil tablets, levofloxacin tablets, or azithromycin dispersible tablets under medical supervision.

4. Tic Disorder

Tic disorders may be related to abnormalities in neurotransmitters such as dopamine, leading to involuntary muscle contractions or twitches, manifesting as unintentional leg squeezing. This may be accompanied by symptoms such as eye blinking or head shaking. Treatment may involve medications such as haloperidol tablets, clonazepam tablets, or atomoxetine hydrochloride capsules, as prescribed by a doctor.

5. Scoliosis

Scoliosis is usually caused by spinal dysplasia, musculoskeletal abnormalities, or similar factors. When the spine deviates from its normal alignment, postural imbalance may result, and leg squeezing could be an unconscious attempt to adjust posture and maintain stability. Symptoms may include uneven shoulders or tilted waist. Patients may take medications such as alfacalcidol soft capsules, eperisone hydrochloride tablets, or baclofen tablets under a doctor’s guidance.

Everyone's physical responses and habits are unique. If there are questions or concerns about personal behaviors or habits, the best approach is open communication with the individual involved. We should strive to create a respectful and understanding social environment that encourages positive communication and supports each person's growth and development.