Peritonitis Overview

Peritonitis Guide

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests

Definition

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


Symptoms

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease include:


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Encyclopedia: Peritonitis

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Peritonitis is defined as inflammation of the peritoneum . It may be localised or generalised, generally has an acute course, and may depend on either infection or on a non-infectious process. Peritonitis generally represents a surgical emergency. The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute abdominal pain, tenderness, and guarding, which are exacerbated by moving the peritoneum, e.g. coughing, flexing the hips, or eliciting the Blumberg sign . The localization of...


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peritonitis?
continue discharge of pus 4 months after a ruptured appendix/peritonitis operation. carrying a drainage tube....

Get a second medical opinion! This is hard to judge via internet.

Asked by peritonitis lingers - 5 months ago

Have you ever heard of viral peritonitis?
The doctor told one of my friends that she has viral peritonitis, but she doesn't...

This is basically when you have virusus in your peritoneal cavity. This is the part of your tummy surrounding the stomach, intestines etc. It is outside them but inside your...

Asked by smlybug06 - 26 months ago

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    Hola, me gustaria que me ayuden a traducir, "me tubieron que operar de urgencia de peritonitis peritonitis" Muchas gracias!!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritonitis Saludos...

    Jun 07, 2008

  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) - 6 replies

    My wife and I bought a kitten in December who was recently tested for the FIP virus; she came... up positive for the virus that causes FIP. From my understanding FIP is like AIDS in humans...

    Mar 06, 2007

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    I can do until then? Does it sound like peritonitis? Ta Phil the night! We have been to the Vets , he feels that she has either a severe peritonitis...

    Mar 29, 2008

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  • Peritonitis

    Peritonitis is an inflammation of the abdominal lining, called the peritoneum. Learn about peritonitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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    Peritonitis – spontaneous is abdominal lining inflammation as a result of ascites complications. Learn about spontaneous peritonitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Peritoneal Dialysis Slide Show

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Learn about Peritoneal Dialysis:

Dialysis removes waste and balances the electrolyte and fluid level of the blood. These tasks are usually performed by the kidneys. However, when the kidneys can no longer do their job sufficiently, or when are removed, dialysis is an artificial way to mimic their function. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Learn about peritoneal dialysis in this slide show.

Peritoneal Dialysis Slide Show

A Step-by-Step Look at Hemodialysis

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Hemodialysis is the most common type of dialysis. Learn about it with this slide show:

Dialysis removes waste and balances the electrolyte and fluid level of the blood. These tasks are usually performed by the kidneys. However, when the kidneys can no longer do their job sufficiently, or when they are removed, dialysis is an artificial way to mimic their function. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Learn about hemodialysis in this slide show.

Hemodialysis Slide Show

Protect Your Joints

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Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.

Arthritis Protection Slide Show


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Treatment Success for Dialysis

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Dialysis is a popular treatment for Peritonitis.


Condition Members Success
Dialysis 150 96%
Polycystic Kidney... 17 100%
Renal Cell Carcin... 8 88%
Organ Transplants... 5 100%
Interstitial Cyst... 1 100%

Overall, 96% (181 members) find Dialysis helpful.