What is Diverticulitis?
5. Peritonitis
The peritoneum is the name of the protective membrane that lines the internal wall of the abdomen. The membrane surrounds much of the digestive system, with some of our most important organs contained within. Peritonitis is the name of the condition where this membrane has become inflamed.
There are numerous reasons why this inflammation might happen, one of which is diverticulitis. Some cases of diverticulitis can result in the contents of the intestines passing through ruptured diverticula, leaving the contents in the abdominal cavity where it can do a lot of damage. Peritonitis is potentially very dangerous and should be treated as a medical emergency.
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