What Is Mesenteric Adenitis?
3. Causes
Viral infections are the most common cause of mesenteric adenitis. This tends to mean stomach flu, which is also known as gastroenteritis. With the lymph nodes in the mesentery being close to the infection, so that will cause these glands to be hard at work dealing with the unwelcome intruders.
Lymphoma, which is a variety of cancer involving white blood cells, is another potential cause of the condition. Some patients with inflammatory bowel disease will also go on to develop the condition. The condition can also sometimes be caused by a bacterial infection in the abdominal region.
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