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Peritonitis

 Syn. Inflammation of the peritoneum , Peritoneal inflammation

Signs & Symptoms

 Abdominal wall tenderness
Ref: Uptodate [ Diagnostic approach to abdominal pain in adults]
Lie still to minimize their discomfort
Ref: Uptodate [ Diagnostic approach to abdominal pain in adults] Uptodate [ Differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in adults] Uptodate [ History and physical examination in adults with abdominal pain]
Minimize abdominal pain by supine position with knees flexed
Ref: Uptodate [ Differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in adults] Uptodate [ History and physical examination in adults with abdominal pain]
Pain aggravate by motion
Note: Peritonitis often causes patients to lie motionless on their backs
Ref: Uptodate [ History and physical examination in adults with abdominal pain]

Physical Examination

 Strict immobility
Note: Peritonitis often causes patients to lie motionless on their backs
Ref: Uptodate [ History and physical examination in adults with abdominal pain]
Abdominal wall tenderness
Ref: Uptodate [ Diagnostic approach to abdominal pain in adults]
Lie still to minimize their discomfort
Ref: Uptodate [ Diagnostic approach to abdominal pain in adults] Uptodate [ Differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in adults] Uptodate [ History and physical examination in adults with abdominal pain]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

Complication

Risk Factors

Cause

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