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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
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)
I have lower abdominal pain
Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
I have left lower abdominal pain
Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What 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.
Symptoms of peritonitis
Fever
Abdominal pain
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Feeling cold or shivering
Sharp, stabbing stomach / abdominal pain when walking
Difficulty in walking
Sharp abdominal pain
Fatigue
Questions your doctor may ask to check for peritonitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose peritonitis
Do you have a fever?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you feel severe pain when pressing on your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you feel cold or chilly?
Do you have a sharp or stabbing pain in your stomach (abdomen) when you walk?
Treatment for 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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Diseases related to Peritonitis
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 department)
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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