PeritonitisFrom our partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com.
Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs. Alternative Names: Acute abdomen Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Types of peritonitis include: Intra-abdominal abscess (abdominal abscess) involves a collection of pus in the abdomen, which may cause peritonitis. Before peritonitis develops, the abscess may still cause symptoms similar or identical to peritonitis.
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