Son has had mesenteric lymphadenitis for weeks. pediatrician says nothing to worry about. should i get a second opinion?

Can settle concerns: I always encourage parents to vocalize any lingering concerns when a kid does not seem to follow the expected course and improve. Once the basic tests are done and you are left with a vague DX like mla, it is hard not to wonder if anything was missed. I often suggest it and have my staff call to set it up.A second set of eyes on a case never hurts the kid but can settle the concerns.

Yes: Another evaluation is in order. Mla should have subsided -- the lymph nodes should decrease in size and any pain and discomfort should have subsided.