Peritonitis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment in Thane
Peritonitis is a serious inflammation or infection of the peritoneum, the thin protective lining that covers your abdominal organs. It can occur due to infections, perforations, fluid contamination, or complications of existing abdominal diseases.
This condition requires urgent evaluation by an experienced surgeon to avoid severe complications.
✅ What Is Peritonitis?
The peritoneum is a thin membrane that protects and supports abdominal organs like the stomach, liver, intestines, and uterus.
When this lining gets infected or irritated, it causes peritonitis, which may range from mild to life-threatening depending on the cause and severity.
🚨 Common Causes of Peritonitis
Peritonitis can happen due to:
1. Infection
- Bacterial infection due to bowel infection
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Appendicitis or diverticulitis infection spread
2. Perforation (Hole in an Organ)
- Gastric or duodenal ulcer perforation
- Burst appendix
- Ruptured intestine
- Gallbladder perforation
3. Leakage of Fluids
- Bile leakage
- Pancreatic fluid leakage
- Leakage from ovarian cysts
- Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
4. Ascites Infection (SBP – Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis)
Common in patients with:
- Liver cirrhosis
- Chronic ascites
- Kidney failure
5. Post-Surgical Causes
- Contaminated surgical sites
- Leaks after bowel surgery
⚠️ Symptoms of Peritonitis
If you have any of these symptoms, you must seek urgent medical help:
- Severe abdominal pain
- Abdominal tightness or guarding
- High fever
- Persistent vomiting
- Distended abdomen
- Inability to pass gas or stool
- Rapid heart rate
- Weakness, dizziness, or low blood pressure
🩺 How Is Peritonitis Diagnosed?
Your surgeon may advise:
✔ Blood Tests
- CBC (for infection)
- CRP/ESR (inflammation)
- Liver & kidney function
✔ Imaging
- Ultrasound abdomen
- CT Scan abdomen (most accurate)
✔ Ascitic Fluid Tap
To check for infection in fluid (SBP test)
💊 Treatment for Peritonitis
Treatment depends on the cause, but may include:
1. Admission & IV Medicines
- Strong IV antibiotics
- Pain control
- IV fluids
- Electrolyte stabilization
2. Emergency Surgery
Required when there is:
- Perforated appendix
- Hole in stomach/intestine
- Ruptured gallbladder
- Severe abscess
Surgery helps:
- Remove infection
- Repair perforation
- Clean the abdominal cavity
3. Drain Insertion
If pus or infected fluid is present, a surgical drain may be placed.
4. Treatment of Underlying Cause
- Liver disease care for SBP
- Treating PID
- Managing ulcer disease
- Controlling bowel conditions
🏥 Peritonitis Care at Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic, Thane
Dr. Ankur Bhanushali provides:
✔ Advanced laparoscopic surgery
✔ Minimal-invasive infection management
✔ Daycare & emergency care
✔ Specialized management for peritoneal infections, ascites, and abdominal inflammatory diseases
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Timely treatment can prevent complications and save life.
