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Results 1 - 10 of 37 for peritonitis
  1. Peritonitis - spontaneous bacterial 
    ... covers most of the organs in the abdomen. Peritonitis is present when this tissue becomes inflamed or infected. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is present when this tissue becomes infected ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000648.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Peritonitis 
    Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum. This is the thin tissue that lines the inner ... Peritonitis is caused by a collection of blood, body fluids, or pus in the belly ( abdomen ). One ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001335.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Peritonitis - secondary 
    ... covers most of the organs in the abdomen. Peritonitis is present when this tissue becomes inflamed or infected. Secondary peritonitis is when another condition is the cause.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000651.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Familial Mediterranean fever 
    Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a rare disorder passed down through families (inherited). It involves repeated fevers and inflammation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000363.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 
    Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's womb (uterus), ovaries, or fallopian tubes. ... PID is an infection caused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000888.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare 
    You have just seen your health care provider for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID refers to an infection of the uterus (womb), ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000710.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Peritoneal fluid culture 
    ... to detect bacteria or fungi that cause infection ( peritonitis ). Peritoneal fluid is the fluid in the peritoneal ... fungi, from peritoneal fluid is abnormal and indicates peritonitis. If you have cirrhosis and bacteria are found ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003727.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Gastrointestinal perforation 
    ... the abdomen. This causes a severe infection called peritonitis . Symptoms may include: Severe abdominal pain Chills Fever ... be either inside the abdomen (abdominal abscess or peritonitis), or throughout the whole body. Body-wide infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000235.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Ascites 
    Complications may include: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (a life-threatening infection of the ascitic fluid) Hepatorenal syndrome (kidney failure) Weight loss and protein malnutrition Mental confusion, change in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000286.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Necrotizing enterocolitis 
    ... the intestines or inflammation of the abdominal wall (peritonitis). In this surgery, the doctor will: Remove dead ... Complications may include: Peritonitis Sepsis Intestinal ... inability to tolerate enteral feeds and need for parenteral (IV) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001148.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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