Enlarged Lymph Nodes in Stomach

Messanteric lymphadenitis is often confused with appendicitis because the complaints and symptoms are often the same. It will "run its course" but if the symptoms persist or his condition worsens he should be seen again.

My son also 17 was seen for the same smyptoms but also was vomitting.  I was also told that the cause was viral.  My family doctor was quite concerned and has ordered repeat bloodwork as well as a cat scan (repeat).  What else could cause these symtoms.  She said that Lymph nodes in young people are always a cause for concern.  Upon examination lymph nodes in his neck are also swollen but no sore throat.  (three days after hospital visit).

My son also went to the doctors with the same symptoms.  My son is only eight.  The first time I took him to the doctor, the doctor said that he had the start of an ulcer. He said that the pain was right at the beginning of his small intestine which is not in the right location for his appendix.  He was given medication which didn't help.  I took him back and the doctor ordered a CT to be done.  The doctor said that the test results showed that my son has swollen lymph nodes in his stomach.  (something that I have never heard of before)  He said it is like having a cold in your stomach and that it will go away within 2-3 weeks.  My son is still in pain off and on.  Have you ever heard of this?