Question

What are the possible causes of abdominal peritoneal lymph node swelling in a 5-year-old child?

Answer

Acute mesenteric lymphadenitis is a common disease in 5-year-old children, often occurring one week after a cold. It may be accompanied by abdominal pain or fever, and can usually be treated with routine anti-inflammatory medications such as penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics.