Intra-Abdominal Abscess
Intra-Abdominal Abscess
You have a thin lining on all sides of your belly called the peritoneum. It also covers many of the organs in your belly. If this thin lining becomes swollen and sore, you have peritonitis. You may have an infection as well. Peritonitis is a serious problem and can be dangerous if not treated.
Name
Peritonitis
About this topic
You have a thin lining on all sides of your belly called the peritoneum. It also covers many of the organs in your belly. If this thin lining becomes swollen and sore, you have peritonitis. You may have an infection as well. Peritonitis is a serious problem and can be dangerous if not treated.
What drugs may be needed?
Fight an infection,Help with pain,Keep up blood pressure
What problems could happen?
Infection,Abscess,Dead bowel tissue,Adhesions or scar tissue,Liver or kidney problems,Infection moves to the bloodstream,Shock,Death
Body systems
Ambulatory Care,Gastrointestinal
What are other common names?
Acute Abdomen,Acute Peritonitis,Bacterial Peritonitis,Chemical Peritonitis,PBP,Peritoneal Infection,Primary Peritonitis,Recurrent Peritonitis,SBP,Secondary Peritonitis,Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis,Spontaneous Peritonitis,Tertiary Peritonitis
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