PERITONITIS

Is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue lines the inner wall of the abdominal organs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PERITONITIS

• Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi
• Left untreated peritonitis can rapidly spread into blood (sepsis) and to other organs, resulting in multiple organ failure and death.

SYMPTOMS OF PERITONITIS

• The first symptoms of peritonitis are poor appetite and nausea, and a dull abdominal ache
• Which is worsened by any movement

OTHER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS RELATED TO PERITONITIS INCLUDE:

• Abdominal tenderness
• Chills
• Fever
• Fluid in the abdomen
• Extreme thirst
• Not passing any urine, or passing significantly less urine than usual
• Vomiting

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