What should I do if my child has abdominal lymphadenitis?

Children's abdominal lymphadenitis pain usually needs to be treated according to the cause. You can use medication to control inflammation, adjust your diet, and pay attention to rest to relieve symptoms. If the pain is severe or accompanied by symptoms such as fever, please see a doctor as soon as possible.

1. Understand the causes of abdominal lymphadenitis pain

A child's stomach ache may be caused by mesenteric lymphadenitis, a common childhood disease that is usually related to viral or bacterial infections. Common triggers include upper respiratory tract infections such as colds and pharyngitis, digestive tract infections such as gastroenteritis, or other abdominal infections. When the mesenteric lymph nodes become inflamed, the lymph nodes near the intestines swell, which may cause persistent or paroxysmal abdominal pain, usually concentrated around the navel or in the right lower abdomen. In severe cases, it may be accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms.

2. How to relieve or treat abdominal pain caused by lymphadenitis

1. Drug treatment: After examination, the doctor may choose the following methods depending on the cause of the disease:

Antibiotic treatment: If the infection is caused by bacteria, safe antibiotics such as amoxicillin can be used to resolve the inflammation.

Antiviral drugs: If a viral infection is the cause, your doctor may recommend antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir to control the infection.

Antipyretic and analgesic drugs: In case of high fever and severe abdominal pain, ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used to relieve discomfort, but the dosage should be used according to the doctor's advice.

2. Diet adjustment: Choose light and easily digestible food, such as millet porridge, vegetable soup, etc. Avoid spicy, greasy and high-fiber food to reduce the burden on the stomach. At the same time, pay attention to the child's water supplement to prevent dehydration.

3. Rest and hot compress: Let your child rest more and avoid strenuous activities to reduce the burden of inflammation in the body. At the same time, you can use a warm water bag to gently apply heat to the abdomen to help relieve abdominal pain and discomfort.

3. Situations where medical attention may be required

If the child's stomach pain persists and is accompanied by high fever, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, or severe localized abdominal pain, the child should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible for further examination, such as blood routine, B-ultrasound, etc., to rule out appendicitis and other conditions that require emergency treatment.

The pain of lymphadenitis in children's abdomen can be relieved by medication, diet adjustment and rest, but if the symptoms cannot be relieved or worsen, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. After the cause is identified, targeted treatment can effectively prevent the disease from further developing. Parents need to pay close attention to their children's physical condition to avoid delaying medical treatment.