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Inflammation of the Peritoneum - Peritonitis


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of peritonitis can vary depending on the underlying cause of the condition. Most of the time symptoms include:

  • abdominal distress, which can include excruciating abdominal pain
  • tenderness of the belly when it is touched
  • nausea and vomiting
  • fever
  • absence of bowel movements

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