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  2. Also known as: mesenteric adenitis
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    Causes

    • The most common cause is infection. The infection may be viral, bacterial, or parasitic. Common infections that cause mesenteric lymphadenitis include
    • Gastroenteritis: Maybe caused due to norovirus rotavirus, or Yersinia enterocolitica
    • Tuberculosis
    • Ileitis
    • Inflammatory conditions associated with mesenteric lymphadenitis are
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • Appendicitis
    • Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus
    • Diverticulitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Rarely, it can be caused due to cancer of the breast, lung, or pancreas

    Symptoms & Reports
    If you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

    The symptoms include:

    • Abdominal pain
    • General abnormal tenderness
    • Distension, abdominal swelling and bloating
    • Fever
    • Diarrhea
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Malaise
    • Weight loss


    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Prevention

    Mesenteric lymphadenitis is not always preventable. Risk of bacterial and viral infection can be reduced by regular hand washing with soap and water.

    Complications

    • Sepsis-spread of bacterial infection to the bloodstream
    • Abscess
    • Dehydration-due to severe diarrhea and vomiting
    • Joint pain
    • Peritonitis

    Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
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    Adenitis is a condition that causes your lymph nodes to become swollen and tender. You may also have a fever. Adenitis is a sign of infection usually caused by bacteria. What increases my risk for adenitis? How is adenitis diagnosed and treated? Your healthcare provider will examine you to find the cause of your adenitis.
    Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024. What is adenitis? Adenitis is a condition that causes your lymph nodes to become swollen and tender. You may also have a fever. Adenitis is a sign of infection usually caused by bacteria.
    Doctors generally classify adenitis based on its location, which includes the following types: Cervical adenitis: Refers to inflammation of a lymph node in the neck. Tuberculous adenitis (scrofula): Refers to infection on the skin of the neck caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is the most common microbe that causes tuberculosis in humans.
    Mesenteric adenitis usually isn’t serious. It should improve on its own within a few days. People who’ve had mesenteric adenitis have a lower risk for ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease. Doctors don’t know the exact reason for this reduced risk.
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