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==Overview==
==Overview==
The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute '''abdominal [[abdominal pain|pain]], [[abdominal tenderness|tenderness]], and [[abdominal guarding|guarding]]''', which are exacerbated by moving the peritoneum, e.g. coughing, flexing the hips, or eliciting the [[Blumberg sign]] (a.k.a. [[rebound tenderness]], meaning that pressing a hand on the abdomen elicits pain, but releasing the hand abruptly will aggravate the pain, as the peritoneum snaps back into place).
The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute '''abdominal [[abdominal pain|pain]], [[abdominal tenderness|tenderness]], and [[abdominal guarding|guarding]]''', which are exacerbated by moving the
 
'''Abdominal pain & tenderness:''' The localisation of these manifestations depends on whether peritonitis is localised (e.g. [[appendicitis]] or [[diverticulitis]] before perforation), or generalised to the whole [[abdomen]]; even in the latter case, pain typically starts at the site of the causing disease. Peritonitis is an example of [[acute abdomen]].
 
==Collateral manifestations==
* Diffuse abdominal rigidity ("washboard abdomen") is often present, especially in generalised peritonitis;
* [[Fever]];
* [[Sinus tachycardia]];
* Development of [[ileus|ileus paralyticus]] (i.e. intestinal paralysis), which also causes [[nausea]] and [[vomiting]];
 
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Revision as of 17:47, 4 September 2012

Peritonitis Main Page

Patient Information

Overview

Causes

Classification

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Secondary Peritonitis

Differential Diagnosis

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Overview

The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute abdominal pain, tenderness, and guarding, which are exacerbated by moving the

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