Peritonitis Quiz
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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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- Fever then no fever then fever again
- Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
- Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
- Abnormal gait
- Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
- Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher
- Fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or more for weeks
- Baby has a fever but is otherwise healthy and energetic
- My body is hot
- Shuffle when I walk
- Stomachache and diarrhea before a fever
- Recurrent fevers (>100.4°F / 38°C)
- Temperature of 102.2°F / 39°C goes up and down
- Difficulty walking in a straight line with one foot directly in front of the other
- Transient gait disturbance
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Peritonitis?
Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, a thin layer lining the inside of the abdomen and surrounding abdominal organs. It is a life-threatening emergency requiring prompt medical attention and can be caused by bacterial infections, liver disease, or a rupture in the gastrointestinal tract, among other things.
Typical Symptoms of Peritonitis
- Fever
- Abdomen hardens when lightly pressed
- Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
- Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
- Difficulty in walking
- Abdominal pain
- Sharp abdominal pain
- Feeling cold or shivering
Diagnostic Questions for Peritonitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have a fever?
- Does your abdomen harden when lightly pressed?
- Does pressing on your stomach cause severe pain?
- Is your stomach pain localized to one specific area?
- Is walking difficult for you?
Treatment of Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate hospital treatment. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and fluids injected into the vein to address the underlying infection, and in some cases, surgery may be necessary.
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References
Spalding DR, Williamson RC. Peritonitis. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 Jan;69(1):M12-5. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.Sup1.28050. PMID: 18293728.
https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/hmed.2008.69.Sup1.28050
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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