Thank you Doctor, After 3 months and 2 CT scans, I was given a diagnosis of Mesenteric Adenitis. The pain is acute and comes and goes, with each episode getting worse. The Adenitis was viral so I was not given antibiotics, just Percocet and an anti nausea medicine. It has been a week since my diagnosis and I am still in bed from the pain and nausea . I read that this condition can actually lead to an acute appendicitis if not treated properly. My appendix showed no swelling and my white count was 0. Do I have a reason for concern ? Thank you. Bonnie C.
Hi Bonnie. Thanks for your query. It was wonderful to know that it took 3 months for a diagnosis of Mesenteric Lymphadenitis. This is a condition in which the multiple lymph nodes in the mesentery get enlarged. The commonest cause is always secondary to some infection or cancer. I think you are less investigated than required as you are still in bed with pain and nausea. I would advise you the following