Stomach pain is stomach pain, right? Not really. Stomach pain can come in many forms and causes, and mesenteric adenitis is one form. This is caused by inflammation of lymph nodes, and it’s most common among children and young teens.

Don’t know much about it? No problem! Our AFC Urgent Care Tyvola Road team is here to provide you with the info that you need to know. Keep reading.

What Is Mesenteric Adenitis Caused By?

The most common cause is a viral or bacterial infection, although there are rare times where a medical professional will deem its cause as inconclusive.

When an infection in the body occurs, the lymph nodes, which are a part of the body’s immune system, become inflamed as they try to keep an infection from getting worse and spreading to the rest of the body. Adenitis symptoms won’t cause long-term health effects, and they usually go away after a couple of days. We’ve listed the most common symptoms below.

Common Mesenteric Adenitis Symptoms

• Pain in the abdomen, often on the lower right side
• Abdominal tenderness
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

How Is Mesenteric Adenitis Diagnosed?

We’ve laid out the typical diagnosis steps in the section below.

Although mesenteric adenitis is most common among children and teens, adults can get it, too. Don’t hesitate to visit our AFC center if you or your child is experiencing the symptoms we’ve listed previously. We will confirm the diagnosis and put you on a treatment plan.

Ways Mesenteric Adenitis Is Diagnosed

• Doctor will examine a person and look at his or her medical history.
• Imaging studies, such as an abdominal ultrasound or a CTG scan of the abdomen, which will reveal whether the person has mesenteric adenitis or appendicitis.
• A scan may show that the lymph nodes are enlarged, or that the wall of the intestine is thickened.
• Blood sample could be taken for a laboratory test. This will reveal if an infection is present, and if there is one, which type it is. The bacteria most likely to cause mesenteric adenitis is Yersinia enterocolitia.

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