Causes of abdominal lymph nodes in children

Children's health needs a lot of attention. Many times, if children suffer from some troublesome diseases, parents need to pay special attention, because there are many things to pay attention to and precautions when children receive medication and surgical treatment. Next, we will introduce to you in detail the causes of abdominal lymph node diseases in children.

Mesenteric lymphadenitis in children is a common disease in children. It is generally believed to be caused by upper respiratory tract infection, bloodstream infection of streptococci or viruses (i.e. after a cold), and is also believed to be related to intestinal inflammation and parasitic diseases. It is more common in the terminal ileum (clinical manifestations include right lower abdominal and periumbilical pain, etc.). The lymph nodes are multiple and congested and swollen. There may be a small amount of inflammatory exudate in the abdominal cavity. Microscopically, the lymphatic sinuses were dilated and neutrophils entered the lymphatic sinuses from small blood vessels and phagocytosed bacteria. Acute mesenteric lymphadenitis is often associated with upper respiratory tract infections.

Children are in the growth and development period, their immune systems are active, their immune functions are strong, and their lymph follicle germinal centers are obvious. On the other hand, since children's bodies are not yet fully developed, various intestinal bacteria, viruses, toxins, etc. may pass through the intestinal mucosa and cause mesenteric lymphadenitis.

After anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic treatment (commonly known as anti-inflammatory and analgesic, treatment must be carried out under the diagnosis and guidance of a doctor), the condition will improve and recover! Enlarged lymph nodes are caused by inflammation and should be treated with sufficient antibiotics as soon as possible to completely cure the enlarged and inflamed lymph nodes.

However, if the disease recurs or is not treated thoroughly, it may turn into chronic mesenteric lymphadenitis. Children often experience abdominal pain at irregular intervals in an irregular location, and drug treatment requires a long time. In addition, chronic mesenteric lymphadenitis can also be caused by tuberculosis, accompanied by intestinal tuberculosis or tuberculous peritonitis, and a history of contact with tuberculosis. The clinical manifestations include symptoms of chronic tuberculosis poisoning, low fever, night sweats, fatigue, poor appetite, and abdominal pain. Enlarged lymph nodes with obvious tenderness can be palpated in the right lower abdomen or left upper abdomen.

The above content is an introduction to the causes of abdominal lymph nodes in children. In fact, children’s health is very important, but many times due to parental negligence or environmental and dietary factors, children suffer from these troublesome diseases, so parents should carry out relevant treatment in the early stages of their children’s illness.