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What are symptoms of peritonitis?
The hallmark of peritonitis is severe abdominal pain that's made worse by movement. Other symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Symptoms of peritonitis include fever and abdominal pain. An acutely ill patient usually tries to lie very still, because any amount of movement causes excruciating pain. Often, the patient lies with the knees bent, to decrease strain on the tender peritoneum. There is often nausea and vomiting. The usual sounds made by the active intestine and heard during examination with a stethoscope will be absent, because the intestine usually stops functioning. The abdomen may be rigid and boardlike. Accumulations of fluid will be notable in primary peritonitis due to ascites. Other signs and symptoms of the underlying cause of secondary peritonitis may be present. |
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More information on peritonitis
What is peritonitis? - Peritonitis is infection (or inflammation) of the peritoneum. A major cause of bacterial peritonitis is internal perforation of the gastrointestinal tract.
What causes peritonitis? - Peritonitis is often caused by a burst appendix or gallbladder, it can also result from a perforation in the wall of the stomach or intestine.
What are symptoms of peritonitis? - Symptoms of peritonitis include fever and abdominal pain. Other symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.
How is peritonitis diagnosed? - Diagnosis of peritonitis is usually based on symptoms. A blood sample will be drawn in order to determine the white blood cell count.
What're the treatments for peritonitis? - Treatment of peritonitis depends on the source of the peritonitis, but an emergency laparotomy is usually performed. |
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