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In these cases the great importance of safeguarding
against another attack of rheumatism, especially in the
insidious form of "growing pains," has been pointed out
to the parent and the necessity of early medical treatment of
this symptom.
A heavy strain falls on such children at puberty, and
failure of the heart's normal compensation may take place
unless special care is taken.
Many such children are excluded from physical exercises
for this reason.