Peritonitis, What is peritonitis?, What happens when people get peritonitis?, Resources
Resources
Books and Articles
Farcy, David A., et al., editors. Critical Care Emergency Medicine. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2016.
Websites
NHS Choices. “Peritonitis.” National Health Services.
(accessed March 18, 2016).
Organizations
American College of Gastroenterology. 6400 Goldsboro Rd., Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817. Telephone: 301-263-9000. Website:
http://gi.org/
(accessed March 18, 2016).
U.S. National Library of Medicine. 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894. Toll-free: 888-346-3656. Website:
https://www.nlm.nih.gov
(accessed March 18, 2016).
* inflammation (in-fla-MAY-shun) is the body's reaction to irritation, infection, or injury that often involves swelling, pain, redness, and warmth.
* ulcer is an open sore on the skin or the lining of a hollow body organ, such as the stomach or intestine. It may or may not be painful.
* Crohn's disease (KRONZ) is an often inherited, chronic inflammatory disease that typically affects the small and/or large intestine but can affect any part of the digestive system. The disease causes crater-like ulcers or sores in the inner surface of the bowel. Mild cases may be treated with medication; serious cases may be treated with surgery.
* colitis, ulcerative (ko-LIE-tis, UL-sirah-tiv) is a common form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation with sore spots or breaks in the inner lining of the large intestine (colon). Symptoms include cramping, bleeding from the rectum, and diarrhea.
* gallbladder is a small pearshaped organ on the right side of the abdomen that stores bile, a liquid that helps the body digest fat.
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bacteria (bak-TEER-ee-a) are single-celled microorganisms, which typically reproduce by cell division. Some, but not all, types of bacteria can cause disease in humans. Many types can live in the body without causing harm.
* cirrhosis (sir-O-sis) is a condition that affects the liver, involving long-term inflammation and scarring, which can lead to problems with liver function.
* liver is a large organ located beneath the ribs on the right side of the body. The liver performs numerous digestive and chemical functions essential for health.
* abdomen (AB-do-men), commonly called the belly, is the portion of the body between the thorax (THOR-aks) and the pelvis.
* CT scans, or computed tomography (to-MOG-ra-fee) scans, use computers to view structures inside the body. Formerly called computerized axial tomography (CAT).
* antibiotics (an-tie-by-AH-tiks) are drugs that kill or slow the growth of bacteria.
Disclaimer:
This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.