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9 Year Kid, Pain In Lower Abdomen. X Ray Shows Swollen Lymph Node In Stomach. Advise?
my nine year old grandson was seen in er for pain in lower abdomen he was xrayedand had blood work and mri with contrast he was found to have swollen lymph node glads in stomach....he has had symptoms for six days now seems ok for most of day but later in evening gets slight pain last night he vomited water pediatrican says to let it ride itself out do you agree
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
Hi, your 9 year old grand son had lower abdominal pain, M.R.I. showing lymph glands, it appears to be the evening rise of temperature.
It may be the tuberculous lymphadinitis, i advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
It may be the tuberculous lymphadinitis, i advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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