What symptoms occur when growing taller?
Disease description:
Recently, my child has been frequently telling me that his knees hurt and he feels hungry very easily. Many people say this means he's growing taller. So, what symptoms typically occur during a growth spurt?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
During periods of growth, increased hunger may occur, mainly because the body is in a stage of development and requires more nutrients and energy. At the same time, rapid bone growth may lead to imbalanced growth between bones and surrounding muscles or tendons, causing skeletal pain, also known as growing pains. Additionally, one might frequently experience unusual dreams at night, primarily due to the secretion of growth hormone.
