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Rigidity (involuntary contraction of the abdominal muscles) is the most specific exam finding for diagnosing peritonitis. [14] If focal peritonitis is detected, further work-up should be done. If diffuse peritonitis is detected, then urgent surgical consultation should be obtained, and may warrant surgery without further investigations.
The mortality rate due to tertiary peritonitis can be up to 60%. This highlights severity and fatal nature of the disease. [12] Treatment should be prompt and physiological support should be set up. This involves resuscitation including the checking the patients airways, breathing and circulation and the management of multi-organ failure.
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the development of a bacterial infection in the peritoneum, despite the absence of an obvious source for the infection. [1] It is specifically an infection of the ascitic fluid – an increased volume of peritoneal fluid. [2] Ascites is most commonly a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. [1]
Symptomatic relief may be provided by paracentesis, which may also diagnose spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) Gastrointestinal endoscopy may be used or patients with suspected peptic ulcer disease Helicobacter pylori testing may also be used; Trial medications may be beneficial for the diagnosis and treatment of:
Heel tap sign, also called heel-jar or jar tenderness, is a clinical sign to identify appendicitis.It is found in patients with localized peritonitis.With the patient supine the right heel is elevated by 10-20 degrees is hit firmly with palm of the examiner's hand.
The sign indicates aggravation of the parietal peritoneum by stretching or moving. Positive Blumberg's sign is indicative of peritonitis, [3] which can occur in diseases like appendicitis, and may occur in ulcerative colitis with rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant.
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In those who do not improve, medical imaging may be required. [1] Other causes of fever following delivery include breast engorgement, urinary tract infections, infections of an abdominal incision or an episiotomy, and atelectasis. [1] [2]