Symptoms

Possible signs and symptoms of mesenteric lymphadenitis include:

• Abdominal pain, often centered on the lower right side, but the pain can be more widespread
• General abdominal tenderness
• Fever
• Mesenteric lymph node enlargement

Depending on what's causing the ailment, signs and symptoms might also include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting

When to see a doctor

Abdominal pain is common in children and teens, and it can be hard to know when it requires medical attention.

Call your doctor right away if your child has episodes of:

• Sudden, severe abdominal pain
• Abdominal pain with fever
• Abdominal pain with diarrhea or vomiting

In addition, call your doctor if your child has episodes of the following signs and symptoms that don't get better over a short time:

• Abdominal pain with a change in bowel habits
• Abdominal pain with loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain that interferes with sleep