26.1e Peritonitis

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What is peritonitis?

Inflammation of the peritoneum

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What is a common symptom associated with peritonitis?

Abdominal pain

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What is the most common cause of peritonitis?

GI tract perforation

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What happens when the GI tract is perforated?

Contents are allowed in GI tract to contact the peritoneum

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How can peritonitis result from internal causes?

From conditions such as an ulcer or ruptured appendix

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How can peritonitis result from external causes?

From injuries such as a gunshot wound or surgery