No, it’s not. Mesenteric adenitis occurs when the lymph nodes in the abdomen become swollen as they try to fight off a viral or bacterial intestinal infection, but only in the rarest of cases would this condition lead to life-threatening symptoms. Read on to learn more about it from our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team. What Causes Mesenteric Adenitis? The most common cause is a viral or bacterial infection in the intestines. Mesenteric ...

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Bug bites happen, and they happen even more commonly in the summer and spring. Bugs like bees and ants actually do a lot of great things for the earth, but they can cause some pain by biting or stinging when the feel threatened. Luckily, most bug bites and stings aren’t really anything to worry too much about, and they usually clear up within a few days. Read on to learn more from our AFC ...

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