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Mesenteric Adenitis
Medical Questions » Mesenteric Adenitis
| Name: Mesenteric Adenitis |
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| The mesentery is a thin membrane which connects the small intestine within the abdomen to the back wall of the abdomen and contains the arteries, veins and nerves that supply the intestine. Scattered through the mesentery are numerous lymph nodes that may become infected or inflamed. |
Causes of Mesenteric Adenitis
Almost invariably a viral infection that is far more common in children than adults, and is often preceded by another infection such as a bad cold or bronchitis. |
Symptoms of Mesenteric Adenitis
Identical to those of appendicitis, and many patients at operation for acute appendicitis are found to have mesenteric adenitis. Both cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea and fever. |
Tests for Mesenteric Adenitis
Blood tests are unable to differentiate between the two diseases, as an infected appendix causes the same changes in the blood as infected lymph nodes. |
Treatment for Mesenteric Adenitis
No specific treatment available.
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Complications of Mesenteric Adenitis of its treatment
None significant. |
Likely Outcome of Mesenteric Adenitis
Usually settles without treatment after five to ten days. |
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