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What is the other name for the swelling of the peritoneal?
Peritonitis is the inflammation of abdominal membranes, most commonly due to bacterial infection. Peritonitis is life threatening if not treated promptly. Treatment options include hospitalisation, antibiotics and surgery.
What is the serious complication of a ruptured appendix?
A serious complication of a ruptured appendix is peritonitis, which is inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity. This can lead to severe infection, sepsis, and potentially life-threatening complications if not treated promptly with surgery and antibiotics.
What is perontinitis?
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, or the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and that covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi and can lead to death, if untreated.
Why is a ruptured appendix life threatening?
Because the toxins from the burst appendix can get into the bloodstream and cause blood poisoning. If you get the appendix removed after it ruptured, you may need to get an abcess, to remove the toxins
What condition is caused by peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What condition is caused by tuberculosis peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What is the potential relationship between appendicitis and peritonitis?
You get peritonitis, once the appendix get burst.
Why is peritonitis acompanied by a great deal of pain?
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum. The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, and abdominal guarding.
What happens in toxic megacolon?
The colon gradually stretches and its wall thins to the point where it can tear. The presence of a hole in the intestine leads to peritonitis and is fatal unless quickly recognized and treated.
Can a burst appendix be fatal?
Yes, a burst appendix can be fatal if not treated promptly. This condition, known as peritonitis, can lead to serious complications and even death if not addressed with surgery and antibiotics.
When spilling of contents of hollow organs in the abdomen causes an intense inflammatory reaction called?
Peritonitis
Persistent pain from burst appendix since no operation?
A burst appendix causes peritonitis. It's spreads the infection from the appendix to the abdominal cavity. Unless treated quickly it leads to death.
