Is this just growing pains or is something more serious?

Is it growing pains or something more?

• I really need your help, please read this even if it is a little long. Every now and then, probably at least 1 or 2 times a day. Or when I have a lot of physical activity. My knee will hurt, very badly. So bad, I can barely walk on it or move it. It usually will hurt for about 30 minutes maybe a little less or a little more at a time. At first I thought it was just growing pains, but as it progressed and hurt worse every time I started thinking it could be something more. Also, I will randomly have pains in my legs. They are usually in different places. And sometimes so bad I can't hardly walk. Sometimes it will happen in my thigh, sometimes my calf and other places. Then, the other day this weird thing started with my ankles. When I run just a little bit, my ankle will hurt REALLY bad that i have to hop on one foot. But after like 5 or so minutes it will stop and be perfectly fine. So, thats all i have to say. Please answer if you think you know what it might be. Hint- I'm 13, thats why i thought it was growing pains.(:

• Answer:

  Pain in any part of the body is a strong indication of inflammation or injury. "Growing pains" is an old term that is meaningless today. You may have problems in the affected joints and need to have this examined by a sports doctor or other qualified professional.