10 FAQs About the Peritoneum
Article Sources
- 1. 'Peritoneum.' MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 12 April 2021, medlineplus.gov/peritonealdisorders.html
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What are Signs of Peritonitis Caused by Peritoneal Dialysis?
One of the signs of a peritonitis complication due to peritoneal dialysis is fluid flowing through the tube that is cloudy or a different color than usual.3‘Peritonitis.’ Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peritonitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376247?p=1 If the dialysis fluid contains any clumps or has an unusual smell, seek medical treatment immediately.3‘Peritonitis.’ Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peritonitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376247?p=1
Any redness or inflammation around the tube insertion site during peritoneal dialysis may also be an indication of bacterial peritonitis, especially if any of the other symptoms are present.3‘Peritonitis.’ Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peritonitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376247?p=1
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