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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Can a Person Get Peritonitis More Than Once?
A history of peritonitis is an adverse indicator of future health issues in those who have had it. Once a person has had peritonitis once, their risk of developing it again is higher than someone who has never had this condition.3‘Peritonitis.’ Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peritonitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376247?p=1
Individuals may also be more prone to this issue if they have chronic health conditions that impact abdominal organs. This includes conditions like pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, ulcers, liver cirrhosis and appendicitis.3‘Peritonitis.’ Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peritonitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376247?p=1
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