Patient's question:
My baby is 1 year and 5 months old. On the morning of May 3rd, she had a fever. Suddenly in the daytime, she started having stomach pain intermittently. The hospital said it was intestinal cramps throughout the visit. It has been three days so far. Every morning she has a fever, but she doesn't have a fever during the day, but she does have stomach pain during the day. Please ask if it is serious and if there will be any underlying issues? What kind of medicine is generally taken? How should she be cared for?Doctor's answer:
Children with fever and abdominal pain are often considered to have acute mesenteric lymphadenitis. Acute mesenteric lymphadenitis (AMLN) is a viral infection in children under the age of eight. It is often associated with or follows an upper respiratory infection and tends to recur more frequently, sometimes accompanied by fever. After a color Doppler ultrasound examination, if the mesenteric lymph nodes are enlarged, the following treatments can be administered. If lymphadenitis is confirmed, generally no special treatment is required. If symptoms are severe, fasting, intravenous fluids, and antibiotics can significantly improve symptoms. If acute mesenteric lymphadenitis is confirmed, it is important to rest and avoid strenuous activities and exercise.