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Mesentric adentitis
Hi dr my baby is 3 years old...after eating food she started complaining stomach pain ..so took scan which showed mesenteric adenitis largest measure 1.4*1.2cm....so dr prescribed antibiotics for 1 week....she remained normal....now she again complaining stomach pain after 2 weeks of finishing antibiotics.....so again week took the scan....now the size of the mesenteric adenitis is reduced to 1.1*0.5cm....but now my peadtric dr is telling this size is normal for the your baby to have no need for antibiotics again like that ..so he didn't prescribed anything....is this normal dr...??? Am attaching the recent scan report....please guide me dr...is this normal for my baby to have this size mesenteric adenitis??? No need for any medicine???
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It’s normal report. Don’t panic
Max SAD 7 mm is normal
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Mesenteric Adenitis in Children
ð¹ Mild Causes: â
Normal Lymph Node Size: Lymph nodes in the mesentery can remain slightly enlarged after an infection, and the size of 1.1 Ã 0.5 cm is generally considered normal for a child. â
Post-Infection Recovery: The reduction in size indicates improvement and healing.
ð¹ Serious Causes (if persistent): â ï¸ Chronic Infection: Rarely, persistent lymph node enlargement may indicate an ongoing infection or other underlying issues. â ï¸ Other Conditions: If accompanied by severe symptoms like fever, vomiting, or weight loss, further evaluation may be needed.
What You Should Do? â
Monitor Symptoms: Keep an eye on your child's stomach pain and overall health. If symptoms worsen or new ones appear, consult the pediatrician. â
Treatment: If the pediatrician has assessed that no antibiotics are needed, focus on supportive care like hydration, rest, and a balanced diet. Pain relief can be given if necessary, as advised by the doctor.
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Yes it’s normal but if child is symptomatic then need further evaluation. May be rule out abdominal tuberculosis. Ask your paediatrician to rule out TB
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Yes, the size is insignificant.
Maintain hygiene,
Use of curd, buttermilk banana advisable.
No packet food.
Dicyclomine syrup 1/2 tsf sosafter food, use with cautious as it cause constipation.
Tab lansaprazol 1/2 in empty stomach for ten days.
She is too lil consult paediatric.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do Consult pediatrician and have a follow up.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details. Kindly consult for further evaluation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Have bland diet
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Dr. Sajni Modi
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Mesentric lymphnodes are commonly found in younger children and because one course of antibiotics has already been taken, there is no need for another one. The inflammation of lymph nodes takes a while to settle and so this is nothing to be worried about.
Next Steps
Eating healthy and clean food till this episode is settled
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Might want to consult again if there is fever or vomiting or diarrhea.
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