Peritonitis is inflammation and infection of the abdominal lining, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and difficulty passing stool and urine. It can lead to serious complications and requires prompt medical attention, including antibiotics and possibly surgery. Peritonitis refers to irritation, inflammation, and infection of the inner lining of the abdominal cavity called […]
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a serious infection that occurs in patients with ascites, causing an infection to spread in the peritoneum. It is more common in patients with cirrhosis and requires prompt treatment with antibiotics. Surgery is usually unnecessary, and patients should be monitored for potential complications. Antibiotic prophylaxis may be recommended to prevent […]
Acute peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneal membrane caused by bacterial infection, often as a complication of liver failure. Symptoms include abdominal tenderness, distention, and nausea. Treatment involves antibiotics, hospitalization, and surgery in severe cases. Untreated peritonitis can lead to life-threatening conditions. Acute peritonitis is sudden inflammation of the peritoneal membrane that lines the abdominal […]
