Peritonitis treatment in Cuauhtémoc

Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen and wraps around the digestive organs. It usually appears when an infection or the contents of an organ spread within the abdominal cavity.

Signs that require urgent attention:

• Severe abdominal pain that worsens with movement
• A hard abdomen that is very tender to the touch
• Fever, nausea, and general malaise

Common causes: It can result from appendicitis, a perforated ulcer, an infection, or complications of other abdominal conditions.

Which specialist treats it? Because it is potentially serious, the usual course is to go to the emergency room; care may involve the general surgeon, the gastroenterologist, or the laparoscopic surgeon. If you have strong, persistent abdominal pain, do not let it go and seek medical evaluation as soon as possible.