My son was recently diagnosised with Mono.
I have read all the info and am still
concerned. Prior to diagnosis, he was
complaining of a "stabbing" pain in the
middle of his abdomen when he tries to eat
or drink anything. The doctor performed
the standard tests, as well as a
CTScan(which indicated a slightly enlarged
spleen), but no one is answering us with
regard to this "pain" and the fact that
our son who is a GOOD eater has lost
8+pounds in 3 days. The doctor here seems
to stress on the dehydration part of the
illness, which we are holding at
bay-because he is able to take small sips
throughout the day, but at 17 to be HUNGRY
and not eat because it is painful is
awful.
This morning he has had some diarreha and
I have tried to make contact with the
nurse to ensure that this is just another
sympton of the mono and not something that
needs immediate attention. Is there any
advice or information that you can offer?
We are very concerned and don't know what
to expect..He shows no other signs of
spleen problems, but the fact that this
pain is only present when he attempts to
eat or drink is disturbing. Just so you
know, the pain is NOT throat related. He
says that it only hurts when it tries to
pass through his esophagus. Please
help....I am looking for some additional
guidance...
Thanks!
You don't have to worry about your son.
Infective mononucleosis is not a severe
disease. It affects the liver, spleen,
tonsils, and the lymph nodes, including
the mesenterial in the abdomen. They are
responsible for the abdominal pain. I
recommend you to request non-steroid
anti-inflammatory drugs from your general
practitioner for the pain and high
temperature. You can also continue to
give your son lots of liquids.
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