The peritoneum protects the organs within your abdomen, such as your liver, stomach, and intestines.
Its usually associated with an abnormal buildup of fluid inside the abdomen called ascites.
Peritonitis is a potential complication of peritoneal dialysis, a treatment for kidney failure.
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How Is Peritonitis Diagnosed?
If left untreated, peritonitis can lead to severe, life-threatening conditions.
Treatment may include antibiotics to help fight the infection and keep it from spreading.
If youre receiving peritoneal dialysis, there are steps you’re free to take to prevent peritonitis.
Little research exists examining the total number of peritonitis cases that occur each year.
After the year 2000, many centers have reported 0.2 to 0.6 episodes per year of treatment.
This can ultimately lead to the death of the tissue in the intestine.
If peritonitis persists or recurs, you may need to permanently switch to a different form of dialysis.
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