Inflammation of the peritoneum; a condition marked by exudations in the peritoneum of serum, fibrin, cells, and pus. It is attended by abdominal pain and tenderness, constipation, vomiting, and moderate fever.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the viscera.<\/p>\n
An inflammation of the peritoneum of the abdominopelvic cavity.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the peritoneum as a result of bacterial infection.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the peritoneum, caused by bacteria or irritating substances (e.g., digestive enzymes) introduced into the abdominal cavity by a puncture wound, by surgery, by a ruptured abdominal organ, or through the bloodstream. A ruptured appendix is the most frequent cause, but peritonitis can also result from perforated peptic ulcer or rupture of the spleen or Fallopian tubes (as in ectopic pregnancy), or from other conditions. Symptoms include abdominal distension and pain, nausea, vomiting, rebound tenderness, chills, fever, rapid heart rhythm, and, if untreated, electrolyte imbalance, shock, and heart failure. Treatment involves control of the infection, usually with antibiotics; repair of any perforation; withdrawal of fluid from the abdominal cavity, if necessary; and maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance.<\/p>\n
Inflammation and infection of the peritoneum; this occurs when an ulcer, diverticulum, or cancerous tumor penetrates into the abdominopelvic cavity.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs; peritonitis may occur following infection or trauma or as a complication of diseases of the internal organs.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the peritoneum. Peritonitis usually occurs when bacteria contaminate the abdominal cavity. The resulting inflammation may be acute or chronic.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the peritoneum. Primary peritonitis is caused by bacteria spread via the bloodstream: examples are pneumococcal peritonitis and tuberculous peritonitis. Symptoms are diffuse abdominal pain and swelling, with fever and weight loss. Fluid may accumulate in the peritoneal cavity or the infection may complicate existing ascites. Secondary peritonitis is due to perforation or rupture of an abdominal organ (for example, a duodenal ulcer or the vermiform appendix), allowing access of bacteria and irritant digestive contents and juices to the peritoneum. This produces sudden severe abdominal pain, first at the site of rupture but becoming generalized. Shock develops, and the abdominal wall becomes rigid; X-ray examination may reveal gas within the peritoneal cavity. Treatment is usually by surgical repair of the perforation, but in some cases conservative treatment, as for perforation, may be used. Subphrenic abscess is a possible complication.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the peritoneum. It may be acute or chronic, localized or generally diffused, and its severity and danger may vary according to the cause.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and its viscera.<\/p>\n
Peritonitis refers to the inflammation of the tissue layer that lines the interior of the abdominal cavity.<\/p>\n
Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the abdominal wall and envelopes the abdominal organs. It is a severe medical condition.<\/p>\n
Inflammation typically arises from irritation and bacterial infections stemming from other abdominal issues. A frequent cause is the puncturing of the stomach or intestinal wall, letting bacteria and digestive fluids enter the abdominal space. Such perforations often result from conditions like peptic ulcers, acute appendicitis, or diverticulitis, which is the inflammation of unusual pouches in the intestinal wall.<\/p>\n
Peritonitis can also be linked to conditions like acute salpingitis, which is the inflammation of a fallopian tube, cholecystitis, the inflammation of the gallbladder, or septicaemia, commonly known as blood poisoning.<\/p>\n
Typically, intense abdominal pain is felt across a section or the entirety of the abdomen. After several hours, the abdominal region becomes rigid, and the rhythmic muscle contractions in the intestines, known as peristalsis, cease. Additional symptoms include fever, swelling of the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. This can potentially lead to dehydration and shock.<\/p>\n
A diagnosis is determined through a physical examination. Immediate hospitalization of the affected individual is crucial. Surgery might be required to address the underlying cause. If the cause remains unidentified, procedures such as laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy might be undertaken. Typically, antibiotics are administered to combat bacterial infections, and intravenous fluid treatments might be used to counter dehydration.<\/p>\n
In the majority of instances, individuals fully recover. However, on rare occasions, complications like intestinal blockages may arise later due to adhesions, which are bands of scar tissue forming between segments of the intestine.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers its internal organs.<\/p>\n
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