Question
A five-and-a-half-year-old child had mesenteric lymph node enlargement in December last year, which recurred in May. The child experiences abdominal pain, especially after meals, despite having tried both Western and Chinese medicine. The previous treatments and their effects were: intravenous fluids and medication. Seeking help: How should it be treated?
Answer
Mesenteric lymph node enlargement is primarily treated with anti-inflammatory medications in Western medicine, while Chinese medicine focuses on digestion, spleen strengthening, and nourishment. It is recommended to slowly nourish with Chinese herbs, drink plenty of water, pay attention to diet, and avoid the cold. Treatment suggestions include: betel nuts, black cardamom, Corydalis yanhusuo, Chinese yam, Taiizi root, Amomum villosum, costus root, tangerine peel, tangerine kernel, white peony root, poria cocos, and poria cocos.
