Is mesenteric lymphadenitis serious?

Mesenteric lymphadenitis is also a common clinical disease. This disease is especially common among children. Many children are prone to mesenteric lymphadenitis after a cold. This is also because mesenteric lymphadenitis is closely related to bacterial infection. Many people tend to confuse mesenteric lymphadenitis with other diseases, which can lead to misdiagnosis. Is mesenteric lymphadenitis serious?

1. Delayed treatment is more serious

Mesenteric lymphadenitis often occurs secondary to diseases such as colds and enteritis. The main symptoms are fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. It can be treated with penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics combined with metronidazole. Generally, a course of treatment of about 5-7 days is required. Mesenteric lymphadenitis is similar to a cold in nature and can be cured, but it will recur. Usually, pay attention to avoid excessive consumption of spicy and irritating foods, avoid eating raw and cold foods, and let children exercise appropriately to enhance their physical fitness, which can reduce the chance of mesenteric lymphadenitis.

2. Recurrent

Mesenteric lymphadenitis is mostly caused by viral infection, and usually heals naturally. However, it may recur, which is its characteristic. When an attack occurs, anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment can be used. Since it is difficult to distinguish between mesenteric lymphadenitis and acute appendicitis, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment once an attack occurs. Do not take oral medicine casually, because it is difficult for parents to distinguish, and if it is not mesenteric lymphadenitis, it will delay the baby's treatment. From the above, we can see that since mesenteric lymphadenitis is a disease related to upper respiratory tract infection, it is usually mainly to prevent colds. There is no evidence that its onset is significantly related to diet.

3. Note

Chronic mesenteric tuberculous lymphadenitis should be excluded, which is often caused by tuberculosis, accompanied by intestinal tuberculosis or tuberculous peritonitis, and a history of contact with tuberculosis. Clinical manifestations include chronic tuberculosis poisoning symptoms, low fever, night sweats, fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal pain, and enlarged lymph nodes can be palpated in the right lower abdomen or left upper abdomen with obvious tenderness. Anti-tuberculosis treatment is generally effective. Surgery can be considered if necessary.