Peritonitis

Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum. Primary (idiopathic) peritonitis is caused by bacteria spreading through the bloodstream: it includes, for example, pneumococcal peritonitis and tuberculous peritonitis. Symptoms of peritonitis usually include widespread pain and bloating, accompanied by fever and weight loss. Fluid may accumulate inside the peritoneal cavity (see Ascites) or the patient’s existing ascites may be complicated by an associated infection.

Secondary peritonitis occurs as a result of perforation or rupture of an organ located in the abdominal cavity (for example, it can develop due to a perforation of a duodenal ulcer or due to a rupture of the appendix). This leads to the accumulation of bacteria and irritating digestive juices inside the peritoneum. The patient complains of sudden severe abdominal pain, which is initially localized at the site of organ damage and then spreads throughout the entire abdomen. A person can very quickly develop shock, and the walls of his abdomen become rigid; X-ray examination of the patient reveals the accumulation of gases inside the peritoneal cavity.

The treatment process usually involves surgical restoration of the integrity of the damaged organ, but in some cases conservative treatment with antibiotics and intravenous fluid administration can be used. A possible complication of peritonitis is the development of a subphrenic abscess.

Peritonitis is a serious disease that causes inflammation of the abdominal organs and can have dangerous consequences for a person's health. Inflammation of the peritoneal lining, or mesenteric periarteritis, may be associated with the formation of cysts, development of abdominal irritability, and dilation of blood vessels in the stomach.

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the tissue lining the abdomen or abdomen. It can be caused by a variety of reasons, including infections, injuries, or cancer. Peritonitis is usually a serious and life-threatening condition that requires urgent medical attention.

Primary peritonitis occurs due to the spread of bacteria through the bloodstream. It usually occurs with tuberculosis or pneumococcal infection. Symptoms of primary peritonitis include fever, chills, general pain in the upper abdomen, and weight loss. Accumulations of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites), which can occur against the background of an underlying disease, can also lead to peritonitis.

Secondary peritonitis is associated with pre-existing injuries in the abdominal cavity, such as a perforated gastric or intestinal ulcer or a ruptured appendix. It occurs when fluid from the digestive system enters the abdominal cavity and causes