The risk factors associated with Spontaneous Peritonitis are primarily those that are associated with end-stage liver damage (or liver cirrhosis). These include:
It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases ones chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
Spontaneous Peritonitis is a bacterial infection of the ascitic fluid that is present in the abdominal cavity. It may be caused by:
The signs and symptoms exhibited by Spontaneous Peritonitis depend on the stage of the disease and usually include:
The diagnosis of Spontaneous Peritonitis may include:
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
Complications of Spontaneous Peritonitis may include:
Hepatic encephalopathy: Altered level of consciousness and coma, secondary to liver failure
Hepatorenal syndrome: A condition that is characterized by kidney failure, secondary to liver failure, without any intrinsic defect in the kidneys
Sepsis (blood poisoning): A condition in which there is whole body infection
The treatment measures for Spontaneous Peritonitis may include:
The antibiotic medications used may include:
Administering antibiotics through veins (intravenously) may be for a prolonged duration (such as 10-14 days), as recommended by the healthcare provider.
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