When Do You Get Peritonitis?

Peritonitis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the lining of your belly or abdomen. This lining is called the peritoneum. It is often caused by an infection from a hole in the bowel or a burst appendix

burst appendix
Appendicitis happens when the inside of your appendix is blocked. Appendicitis may be caused by various infections such as virus, bacteria, or parasites, in your digestive tract. Or it may happen when the tube that joins your large intestine and appendix is blocked or trapped by stool.
. You must seek medical care right away.

How do I know if I have peritonitis?

Abdominal pain or tenderness. Bloating or a feeling of fullness in your abdomen. Fever. Nausea and vomiting.

How long does peritonitis take to develop?

It is important to note that, while these body fluids are sterile at first, they frequently become infected once they leak out of their organ, leading to infectious peritonitis within 24 to 48 hours.

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