Peritoneal Dialysis
Health Encyclopedia: Peritonitis Dialysis Associated
Dialysis-associated peritonitis is inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), which occurs in those who receive
Alternative Names
Dialysis-associated peritonitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dialysis-associated peritonitis may be caused the introduction of bacteria into the area during the
Approximately one infec...
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Health Guide
Peritonitis: dialysis associated
... Dialysis-associated peritonitis Prevention Careful sterile technique when performing peritoneal dialysis may help reduce the risk of inadvertently introducing bacteria during the... Read more »Peritonitis: dialysis associated
...necessary Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you receive peritoneal dialysis treatments and develop symptoms of peritonitis. Read more »Dialysis
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Dialysis-associated peritonitis Symptoms Abdominal tenderness Distended abdomen Nausea and vomiting Cloudy... Read more »Images
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