What are Treatments for Peritonitis?
Peritonitis is significant swelling and infection of the tissues inside and surrounding the organs of the abdomen. It can be caused by conditions like a ruptured appendix, or perforated bowel. Other main causes include ascites, infection, tuberculosis or cancer. Treatments vary and depend upon the causes of peritonitis. With almost all cases of peritonitis, pain is very severe. Few will not seek treatment, because the level of pain is incapacitating. Pain medication is a part of treatment of virtually all types of peritonitis.
