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Peritonitis - spontaneous
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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) Treatment Treatment depends on the cause of the peritonitis.
You may need to stay in the hospital so health care providers can rule out other causes of peritonitis, such as appendicitis and diverticulitis. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The infection can usually be treated. However, kidney or liver disease may limit recovery. Complications Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of peritonitis. This can quickly become an emergency situation.
Review Date: 07/07/2010 A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). ![]() ![]() | |||||||||||||||||
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