Patient's question:
My child has been eating and drinking poorly these past few days, and he keeps going to the bathroom. I think he might have a stomachache, so I took him to the hospital. The doctor said he has mesenteric lymphadenitis. I don't even know what that is, so I'd like to ask about the symptoms of mesenteric lymphadenitis in children.Doctor's answer:
A child experiencing recurrent mesenteric lymphadenitis will primarily show symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry heaves, or constipation. Particularly during bowel movements, there may be significant pain around the navel, abdominal pain. When there is a viral or bacterial infection, a noticeable drop in body temperature may also occur. In addition to symptomatic medication treatment, it is essential to pay attention to dietary hygiene and regularity.