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Symptoms include fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal tenderness and general malaise. Patients may complain of abdominal pain and worsening [[ascites]]. It is important to emphasize, though, that [[hepatic encephalopathy]] may be the ''only'' manifestation of SBP, especially in people with [[cirrhosis]] and [[ascites]]. | Symptoms include fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal tenderness and general malaise. Patients may complain of abdominal pain and worsening [[ascites]]. It is important to emphasize, though, that [[hepatic encephalopathy]] may be the ''only'' manifestation of SBP, especially in people with [[cirrhosis]] and [[ascites]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
A directed history should be obtained to ascertain the precipitant of this condition. A detailed history has to be obtained regarding | |||
* Previous episodes | |||
* Associated conditions like [[diarrhea]], [[infections]] | |||
* History related to [[liver disease]], [[renal disease]] and [[heart disease]] | |||
* Onset of symptoms and their progression | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
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Overview
Symptoms include fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal tenderness and general malaise. Patients may complain of abdominal pain and worsening ascites. It is important to emphasize, though, that hepatic encephalopathy may be the only manifestation of SBP, especially in people with cirrhosis and ascites.
History
A directed history should be obtained to ascertain the precipitant of this condition. A detailed history has to be obtained regarding
- Previous episodes
- Associated conditions like diarrhea, infections
- History related to liver disease, renal disease and heart disease
- Onset of symptoms and their progression
Symptoms
References