Unexplained limp

[306235388]

Dd is 3 and couldn't walk yesterday - no apparent reason but for about 6 hours she couldn't put any weight on one leg and complained of knee pain . Was fine in herself but slight fever.

Walked normally and no temp after those 6 hours - doctor said just one of those things but have option of a follow up appointment if we want one, think we will tbh.

Anyone experienced this?

[JimBobplusasprog]

Yes, ds has had transient hip synovitis after a virus. He experienced it as knee pain. We wanted it checked out as he was in the age group for perthes disease and a relative has had juvenile arthritis with onset at preschool age.

Kids don't fake limps at that age. Definitely keep an eye on it.

[PhilomenaCunk]

Eldest had this. Local a&e checked him out (urine test) as it could be serious and need treatment or totally benign, which it was, thankfully.

[306235388]

Oh she definitely wasn't faking she couldn't stand at all

[306235388]

The doctor felt and said good range of movement etc when being palated and it only hurt when she put weight on it. Didn't do bloods / scans etx though hence why I feel I may well go to follow up as am concerned.

[spidermansmama]

This has happened my ds 3 times, after going to a&e the last time I was told it was because he had a viral infection and it had caused inflammation in the fluid around his joints. Apparently it may happen every time he's unwell but is just the way it affects him!

[PJ67]

My sons have all had this around the same age and it was irritable hip due to a virus.