10 Causes of Sepsis
Cause #5: Peritonitis
Peritonitis is the inflammation of the abdominal cavity like the appendix, fallopian tubes, and kidneys. The infection can originate from any organ within the abdominal cavity. Signs and symptoms of peritonitis include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, fever, and abdominal pain. Peritonitis can be either localized, which means that it affects only a certain part of the peritoneum, or generalized, which means that the entire peritoneum of the abdominal cavity is affected.
Peritonitis, regardless if it is localized or generalized, is a medical emergency and should be treated as soon as possible. However, diagnosing peritonitis is a real challenge sometimes. If left untreated, or if the treatment is started too late, peritonitis can proceed to sepsis.
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