Question 1

what are the symptoms of mesenteric lymphadenitis?

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Abdominal pain: Fever, nausea and diarrhea can also occur.

Question 2

what should i do if symptoms for mesenteric lymphadenitis don't clear?

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Re-evaluate: Mesenteric adenitis is a benign inflammation of the lymph nodes which follow the blood supply of the bowel. Symptoms can include right lower pain, and can be confused for appendicitis. If this diagnosis is made, and symptoms persist for more than 5-7 days, you should have the diagnosis re-considered.  Good luck.

Question 3

if  symptoms of mesenteric lymphadenitis don't clear within a week and a half what's the next step?

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Work up: Includes a follow up ct scan, possible colonoscopy. Ultrasound if female- and pregnancy test.

Question 4

what's mesenteric lymphadenitis like?

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Mesenteric adenitis: Mesenteric adenitis (enlargement of lymph nodes in abdominal mesentery) is commonly seen in conditions that mimic acute appendicitis. When accompanied by inflammation of the ileum, & crohn's disease has been excluded, consider bacterial infection caused by yersinia enterocolitica, campylobacter, salmonella. Adenitis may also reflect non-gi inflammatory processes in the abdomen.

Question 5

what are the tests for mesenteric lymphadenitis?

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Mesenteric adenitis: Us, ct. Mesenteric adenitis (enlargement of lymph nodes in abdominal mesentery) is commonly seen in conditions that mimic acute appendicitis. When accompanied by inflammation of the ileum, & crohn's disease has been excluded, consider bacterial infection caused by yersinia enterocolitica, campylobacter, salmonella. Adenitis may also reflect non-gi inflammatory processes in the abdomen.

Question 6

how long does pain from mesenteric lymphadenitis last?

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Few days or weeks: Mild, uncomplicated cases of mesenteric lymphadenitis usually go away on their own within a few days or weeks.

Over-the-counter (otc) pain relievers and anti-inflammatories (tylenol, motrin, advil) may help relieve discomfort.

Antibiotics may be prescribed if there is suspicion of a bacterial infection.

Question 7

how long will pain from mesenteric lymphadenitis  last?

Accepted Answer

Variable : For some patients the pain is ony several days but for others it can go on for weeks or almost be a constant discomfort. Some patients have nausea, vomiting and fevers associated with a flare up. Anti- inflammatories may provide some relief. It is not always clear what exacerbates it but infections  can be triggers as can allergies, especially from food.

Question 8

what different types of mesenteric lymphadenitis are there?

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LAP: Concerning for lymphproliferative disorder or could be due to tb. Needs evaluation.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: mesenteric lymphadenitis?

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Inflamed lymph nodes: There are lymph glands in the abdomen, usually within the membranous tissue that is attached to the intestine called mesentery. If these nodes become inflamed, it is called mesenteric lymphadenitis. One common place is around the appendix which could mimic signs and symptoms of appendicitis.

Question 10

my 5year old has had mesenteric lymphadenitis for two weeks, what's next?

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Continued patience: You should consult with the child's pediatrician to look for other causes of the pain.  If the original diagnosis was based on a ct scan, then it would depend on how convincing that scan was.  Persistent lymphadenopathy would raise concern of another diagnosis so i would continue to follow up with the pediatrician.

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