Related articles: Peritonitis
Definition
The peritoneum is a serous membrane that lines the inner part of the abdominal cavity and numerous organs that send them back. Peritonitis is an inflammatory process of this membrane, caused by an infection of bacterial or fungal origin, and / or irritation from contact with some biological fluids such as digestive juices. Treatment involves the administration of antibiotics and in some cases surgery.Most common symptoms and signs *
- Acute abdomen
- Ascites
- Intestinal Atony
- Bacteremia
- Chills
- Colic
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain on palpation
- Pain in the Navel
- heartburn
- Temperature
- Abdominal swelling
- Hyponatremia
- Hypovolemia
- Iridodonesi
- Functional Meteorism
- Nausea and vomiting in the early stages of pregnancy
- oliguria
- Foam in urine
- Thirst
- Uremia
- Dark urine
- He retched
Further indications
Peritonitis is a potentially serious condition; therefore it is advisable to alert as soon as possible the medical aid if the symptoms listed above appear (fever, swelling and severe abdominal pain, accompanied by local muscle stiffness and pain on palpation, reduced excretion of urine, thirst and closure of faeces and gas )
