Peritonitis: Symptoms & Signs (Inflammation of the Peritoneum)

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Alternate Names : Inflammation of the Peritoneum

Symptoms of peritonitis can vary depending on the underlying cause of the condition. Most of the time symptoms include:

abdominal distress, which can include excruciating abdominal pain

tenderness of the belly when it is touched

absence of bowel movements

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/02/01

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