Question
A four-year-old child has been found to have multiple lymph node enlargements in the right abdomen through an ultrasound examination, with the largest measuring 1.9*0.9CM. The child has already received three days of ceftriaxone intravenous injections and two days of Darunavir treatment. What should be paid attention to in daily life?
Answer
The cause of abdominal lymph node enlargement needs to be thoroughly investigated, common causes include malignant tumors, especially gastrointestinal tumors. Patients may experience abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, worsening symptoms after eating, or symptoms such as acid regurgitation and belching, as well as significant weight loss and decreased appetite. If the tumor causes gastrointestinal bleeding, it may manifest as positive occult blood test in stool, hematemesis, or hematochezia. After diagnosis, treatment should be aimed at the primary disease, with radical resection surgery and cleaning of the lymph nodes in the relevant abdominal areas being common treatment methods.