Summary
A 9-year-old girl in Michigan developed a rare condition called benign acute childhood myositis after contracting the flu. This condition caused severe leg pain and muscle inflammation, which led to her hospitalization. Her mother shared the experience on social media to alert other parents about potential flu complications.
Key Facts
- A 9-year-old girl named Tori developed severe leg pain after having the flu.
- The pain started in her thighs and moved to her calves, making it hard for her to walk.
- Doctors diagnosed her with benign acute childhood myositis, a rare condition that can follow the flu.
- This condition involves sudden pain in the calf muscles due to inflammation.
- Tori was hospitalized and given IV fluids for pain management.
- The condition is rare and mostly affects children following a viral infection.
- Tori's mother shared their story online to inform other parents about this potential complication.
