Patient's question:
A 3-year-old child with a fever of 39.5°C and intermittent abdominal pain. Ultrasound revealed enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes. First, could you please ask the expert what the cause of this condition is? How many days does it usually take to recover?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,Your child has a fever of 39.5°C and intermittent abdominal pain. An ultrasound examination shows swollen mesenteric lymph nodes, which should be diagnosed as acute mesenteric lymphadenitis. The cause is often viral infection, commonly occurring in winter and spring. It frequently develops during the course of acute upper respiratory tract infection or follows intestinal inflammation. It is more common in children under 7 years old. The course of the disease usually does not exceed one week. If you are concerned, it is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for treatment.