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Oedematous caecum & multiple lymph nodes
My child is 6 years old
His weight is 14 kg
Symptoms- sometimes fever and pain in lower abdomen
After consulting a doctor he suggested for ultrasound and this is the report-
Mildly thickened and oedematous caecum and ascending colon seen with multiple mesenteric lymph nodes of 8 to 12 mm in size and minimal pelvic ascites .
No obvious collection is seen in right iliac fossa.
Appendix could not be seen
Both papas muscles are normal .
Both co angles are clear
Please tell me doctor ..
What to do and is there any treatment for this
Results after treatment and for how long this treatment undergoes
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8-12 mm are a moderate sized lymph nodes which should get treated,but u didn't mentioned the treatment you are taking.
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Atleast a 1week coarse of treatment is needed.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
More detailed history required.
The lymph nodes will take 3-4 weeks to settle. Continue the medications.
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