Question
A child has been found to have multiple hypoechoic nodules in the abdomen, with the larger ones measuring about 1.1x0.5cm, which may be lymph nodes. What medication can treat this condition, and do you have to undergo intravenous treatment? Thank you.
Answer
In an MRI, it was found that the largest diameter of the lymph nodes in the child’s abdomen is less than 1.2cm, and these lymph nodes may be swollen due to inflammation. Treatment should involve antibiotics, usually selecting penicillin medicine, and for children allergic to penicillin, cephalosporin medicine can be considered. The method of treatment can be chosen based on the severity of the symptoms. For children like yours, with a lymph node diameter of only 1.1x0.5cm and no obvious symptoms, no special treatment may be necessary.