AS children grow up, they often experience aches and pains in their limbs. Although children and young people can develop a childhood form of arthritis, it is rare, and only affects about 14,500 youngsters in the UK.
Another more likely reason why children develop aches in the arms and legs is growing pains.
But, although it can be worrying for children and their parents, the good news is that the pains don't last, and children grow out of it.
The Arthritis Research Campaign has produced two new booklets, both available free of charge from the address below:
BEVERLEY MOSS,
Arthritis Research Campaign,
St Mary's Gate,
Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 7TD
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