A Note on Complications of Peritonitis and its Treatment

[摘要] Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the tissue that covers the inside of the abdomen and covers and supports the majorportion of the abdominal organs. Peritonitis is generally caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. Peritonitis, if left untreated can quicklyspread into the blood (sepsis) and to other organs, ending in multiple organ failure and death. So, if experience any of the symptoms ofperitonitis the most frequent of which is severe abdominal pain, it's important to see immediate medical attention and treatment to avoidpossibly fatal complications. Peritonitis is classified into two types they are spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and secondary peritonitis.Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis occurs as a consequence of liver disease, such as cirrhosis, or kidney failure. Secondary peritonitis canoccur as a result of an abdominal rupture or as a complication of other medical disorders. Peritonitis often begins with a loss of appetite,nausea, and a dull abdomen aching that rapidly develops to continuous, severe abdominal pain that is increased by movement. Other signsand symptoms of peritonitis include abdominal discomfort or distention, chills, fever, and nausea. In the abdomen, fluid passing much lessurine than normal, vomiting, difficulty passing gas or having a bowel movement.

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