Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Acute abdomen
Treatment
The cause must be identified and treated promptly. Treatment typically involves surgery and antibiotics.
Support Groups
Complications
Peritonitis can be life threatening and may cause a number of different complications. Complications depend on the specific type of peritonitis.
Calling your health care provider
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of peritonitis.
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Review Date: 06/10/2010
Reviewed By: Shabir Bhimji MD, PhD, Specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular
Surgery, Midland , TX Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
