Peritonitis

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Peritonitis

Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs.

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Symptom & SignFever and chills Fluid in the abdomen Passing few or no stools or gas Excessive fatigue Passing less urine Nausea and vomiting medlineplusSymtom & SignAbdominal pain or tendernessBloating or a feeling of fullness (distention) in your abdomenFeverNausea and vomitingLoss of appetiteDiarrheaLow urine outputThirstInability to pass stool or gasFatigue mayo clinic

Causes of peritonitisMedical procedures, such as peritoneal dialysis.A ruptured appendix, stomach ulcer or perforated colonPancreatitis.DiverticulitisDiverticulosisRisks factorLiver disease (cirrhosis) Fluid in the abdomen Weakened immune system Pelvic inflammatory disease Risk factors for secondary peritonitis include: Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) Stomach ulcers Torn or twisted intestine Pancreatitis Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis Injury caused by an operation Peritoneal dialysis TraumaTbc

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diagnosisPeritonitis can be life threatening, so the doctor will first do a physical examination to see whether you need surgery to fix the underlying problem. The doctor will feel and press your abdomen to find any swelling and tenderness as well as signs that fluid has collected in the area. The doctor may also listen to bowel sounds and check for difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and signs of dehydration.diagnosisBlood tests -- to see if there is bacteria in your blood Samples of fluid from the abdomen -- identifies the bacteria causing the infection CT scan -- identifies fluid in the abdomen, or an infected organ X-rays -- detect air in the abdomen, which indicates that an organ may be torn or perforatedUSG.

Treatment

Peritonitis you have symptoms of peritonitis, you should get immediate emergency medical help. You will likely need to be hospitalized for treatment. You may need surgery to get rid of the source of infection, such as an inflamed appendix, or to repair a tear in the walls of the gastrointestinal or biliary tract. Antibiotics are used to control infection. Complementary therapies may be used along with conventional medicine when recovering from peritonitisTreatment

Antibiotics. You'll likely be given a course of antibiotic medication to fight the infection and prevent it from spreading. The type and duration of your antibiotic therapy depend on the severity of your condition and the kind of peritonitis you have.Surgery. Surgical treatment is often necessary to remove infected tissue, treat the underlying cause of the infection and prevent the infection from spreading.Other treatments. Depending on your signs and symptoms, your treatment while in the hospital may include pain medications, intravenous (IV) fluids, supplemental oxygen and, in some cases, a blood transfusion.

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