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  2. Peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    Peritonitis is inflammation of the localized or generalized peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. [2] Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling of the abdomen, fever, or weight loss. [2] [3] One part or the entire abdomen may be tender. [1]

  3. Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome occurs almost exclusively in women, though it can be seen in males rarely. [5] It is complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (Chlamydia) or Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Gonorrhea) though other bacteria such as Bacteroides, Gardnerella, E. coli and Streptococcus have also been found to cause Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome on occasion. [6]

  4. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    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]

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  6. Tertiary peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    Patients who acquire tertiary peritonitis are usually admitted to ICU due to the critical, life-threatening nature of the condition which can lead to multi-organ failure despite treatment and has a high mortality rate of 60%. [4] Signs and symptoms of tertiary peritonitis include fever, hypotension and abdominal pain. Diagnosis of the condition ...

  7. 5 symptoms men over 40 should never ignore - AOL

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    A feeling of pressure and squeezing in the chest is a serious indication that medical care is essential because chest pain and discomfort is one of the most common symptoms of heart attack in men.

  8. Post-acute infection syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Post-acute infection syndromes (PAISs) or post-infectious syndromes are medical conditions characterized by symptoms attributed to a prior infection. While it is commonly assumed that people either recover or die from infections, long-term symptoms—or sequelae—are a possible outcome as well. [1]

  9. Prediabetes for Men: Everything You Need to Know, From ...

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    The long-term complications associated with type 2 diabetes, like damage to your organs, can begin during prediabetes. So, despite the “pre,” it’s still a serious health condition.