What is mesenteric adenitis?

Infections cause our 'glands' to swell, for example the neck is swelling when you have had a sore throat & sore ear The commonest lymph glands to swell in this way are in the neck, under the arms, and in the groin. It's easy to spot these because they get sore and swollen. However, there are similar glands inside the abdomen around the blood supply to your gut what is Called the 'mesentery'. When these glands swell to fight a virus, or other infection, they get sore but you can't see the swelling. All the patient is aware of is tummy pain and feeling a bit fevered.