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What is the cause for having blood in stool with stomach pain?

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Published At December 29, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My son is 11 years old. His sonography impression shows the presence of sub-centric, nonnecrotic, pre and para-aortic mesenteric lymph nodes. He suffers from stomach pain and also has blood in stools. Currently, he is taking Mebex and Monocef. His WBC level is above the normal. Please advice.

Hi,

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Mesenteric lymph node enlargement can be seen in children without a cause, and it is called as primary mesenteric lymphadenitis. Secondary causes include infections like tuberculosis or enteric fever or viral fever. Blood in the stool can also occur due to infectious colitis or ileitis or intussusception. Get stool examination, endoscopy, Monteux test, and chest X-ray done. Consult a pediatrician soon after doing these tests. The doctor will examine the condition and will treat it accordingly.

Take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu
Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Internal Medicine

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