Question 1

how does peritonitis kill?

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Bacterial peritonit: This means inflammation of the peritoneum.  It is often infectious and usually bacterial.  The bacteria get into the blood stream, or form abscesses in the abdomen or adjacent organs like the liver, spleen, emboli to the lungs.  The usual cause of death is sepsis, but there are other possibilities.

Question 2

does peritonitis always kill you if it isn't treated?

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Yes: Yes. Untreated peritonitis is fatal.

Question 3

how long after a severe peptic ulcer perforation before peritonitis and sepsis will kill a person? (let's assume the person is in his sixties)

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Days: Left untreated ulcer perforation and sepsis could cause death within days. Ardis can cause body functions to shut down. This is an emergency situation.

Question 4

what are common symptoms of peritonitis?

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Pain: The inner lining of the abdominal cavity is called the peritoneum.  It has an abundant supply of pain fibers and, when inflamed (peritonitis), will cause severe pain.  This may be localized to one area of the abdomen or generalized throughout the abdominal cavity.  The most common cause of peritonitis is from contents of the intestinal tract entering into the abdomen from a hole in the intestine.

Question 5

is peritonitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: There are multiple types of peritonitis, but almost all of them are caused by conditions that are not transmitted from person to person.  There are some rare exceptions.  Ask the dr. Caring for the affected patient, he will be able to elaborate based on the specifics of the case.  Good luck.

Question 6

how common is peritonitis from mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Mrsa is a skin flora mainly and unless your septic with it the cance of peritonitis is rare!

Question 7

what do doctors use to treat peritonitis?

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RxUnderlying Problem: Peritonitis is almost always secondary to an underlying problem in the abdominal cavity such as appendicitis, a perforated ulcer, or diverticulitis; therefore, rx is directed at those problems.  Peritonitis may also occur due to chronic catheters in the abdomen (peritoneal dialysis, ascites)--this usually responds to antibiotics +/- catheter removal.

Question 8

what does poison from peritonitis look like?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Peritonitis is an infection of the lining of your abdomen; there is no visible "poison" to say what it looks like. It is characterized by abdominal pain and fever.

Question 9

how can i treat peritonitis - dialysis associated?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: To be prescribed by your dialysis doctor. They could be put directly into the peritoneal fluid by your dialysis nurse.

Question 10

what are some symptoms of peritonitis - dialysis associated?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Abdominal pain and cloudy bags are the main symptoms to look for. Fever may happen by usually not separate from above symptoms.

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