Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, my child suddenly had severe abdominal pain, and the crying didn't stop either. They kept saying their stomach hurt, so I took them to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. After the doctor's careful examination, they told me that my child had pediatric mesenteric lymphadenitis. What are the acupuncture methods for pediatric mesenteric lymphadenitis?Doctor's answer:
When an infant's mesenteric lymph nodes become inflamed, it can indeed cause severe abdominal pain. For his condition, the treatment should primarily focus on anti-inflammatory measures. Combining anti-inflammatory treatment with certain spasmolytic medications can yield significant results. Regarding acupuncture, as you mentioned, parents can gently massage the area around the baby's navel in a clockwise direction, which may have a certain therapeutic effect. However, this should only be used as a supplementary treatment. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest during this time. The above information can serve as a reference.