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By Mayo Clinic staffFor the pain and fever of mesenteric lymphadenitis, have your child:
- Get plenty of rest. Adequate rest can help your child recover.
- Drink fluids. Liquids help prevent dehydration from fever, vomiting and diarrhea.
- Apply moist heat. A warm moist washcloth applied to the abdomen can help ease discomfort.
References
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- Micari M, et al. Mesenteric adentitis: CT diagnosis of primary versus secondary causes, incidence, and clinical significance in pediatric and adult patients. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2002;178:853-858.
- Rathaus V, et al. Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes in asymptomatic children: The value of the finding in various imaging modalities. The British Journal of Radiology. 2005;78(925):30-33.
- Boaz K. et al. Mesenteric lymph nodes in children: What is normal? Pediatric Radiology. 2005;35(8):774-777.
- Simanovksy N, et al. Importance of sonographic detection of enlarged abdominal lymph nodes in children. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. 2007;26(5):581-584.