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Peritonitis

Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling of the abdomen, fever, or weight loss. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Inflammation of peritoneal cavity
May Cause
Adynamic ileus
Ascites
Ascites in an infant or child
Bilateral elevated diaphragm
Diffuse peritoneal thickening
Displacement of small bowel loops
Non-obstructive gastric dilatation
Pericholecystic fluid
Peritoneal disease
Renal cortical necrosis
May Be Caused by
Amebiasis
Bacterial peritonitis
Congenital rubella syndrome
Cytomegalovirus infection
Meconium
Peptic ulcer
Perforated appendix
Sepsis
Small bowel diverticulosis
Toxoplasmosis
Tuberculous peritonitis
Typhoid fever
Synonyms
Inflammation of peritoneal cavity
May Cause
Adynamic ileus
Ascites
Ascites in an infant or child
Bilateral elevated diaphragm
Diffuse peritoneal thickening
Displacement of small bowel loops
Non-obstructive gastric dilatation
Pericholecystic fluid
Peritoneal disease
Renal cortical necrosis
May Be Caused by
Amebiasis
Bacterial peritonitis
Congenital rubella syndrome
Cytomegalovirus infection
Meconium
Peptic ulcer
Perforated appendix
Sepsis
Small bowel diverticulosis
Toxoplasmosis
Tuberculous peritonitis
Typhoid fever


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