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Mesenteric infection in children, treatment, symptoms
Abdominal pain in children can be caused not only by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract – the cause of their occurrence is often mesenteric adenitis. This is one of the types of reaction of the body, which indicates the penetration and development of infection in it. Mesentery in children occurs due to inflammation of the lymph nodes of the mesentery of the intestine. Particular attention should be paid to children with chronic respiratory and kidney diseases.
Symptoms of mesenteric adenitis in children and the causes of its occurrence
The lymph nodes of the peritoneum are the first to respond to inflammatory processes and signal malfunctions in the child’s body.
Mesenteric infection in children can develop due to incompletely healed sore throat or rhinitis.
The causes of mesenteric adenitis are not fully understood, but the main ones are:
- In the case of the development of mesenteric adenitis as an independent disease, conditionally pathogenic microorganisms are converted into pathogenic ones. This includes viral and bacterial infections that can be caused by: salmonella, E. coli, mycobacterium tuberculosis, adenovirus.
- With secondary mesenteric infection, infections enter the lymph nodes with the flow of blood or lymphatic fluid. The disease can develop against the background of diseases such as appendicitis, enteritis or tonsillitis.
The main symptoms of mesenteric adenitis are:
- pain in the umbilical region or lower abdomen on the right;
- fever and nausea;
- diarrhea or constipation;
- decreased appetite;
- lethargy and weakness.
Symptoms of mesenteric adenitis are quite common and may indicate the presence of a variety of diseases. Parents need to see a doctor as soon as possible to conduct a complete examination of the child and make an accurate diagnosis.
Methods for the treatment of mesenteric adenitis in children
After confirming the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes complex treatment, which includes the use of medications and physiotherapeutic agents. An indispensable condition for the successful treatment of mesenteric adenitis is adherence to dietary nutrition. Medical treatment includes:
- antibacterial drugs – are prescribed based on the data of the tests performed;
- antispasmodics – used to relieve muscle spasms;
- detoxification – to remove toxins from the body;
- pain relievers – used for children only in extreme cases;
- anti-tuberculosis therapy – upon detection of tuberculous mesenteric adenitis.
Physiotherapy is carried out only after the removal of acute symptoms of the disease. The best prevention of mesenteric adenitis is the timely treatment of colds and infectious diseases. It is necessary for parents to learn that self-medication is extremely dangerous for the child’s health and can lead to irreparable consequences. Compliance with all the doctor’s recommendations is a guarantee of quick stabilization of the condition and complete recovery of your baby in the future.