Patient's question:
My baby is 15 months old. On the morning of May 3rd, she had a fever. During the day, she suddenly developed stomach pain intermittently. The hospital diagnosed it as intestinal cramps. It has been three days now. She has a fever every morning, but no fever during the day, but she has stomach pain during the day.Is it serious? Will it leave any underlying issues? What kind of medicine should she take? 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 swollen, 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.