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Medical Conditions - Peritonitis

Peritonitis means inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inner abdominal wall and covers the organs present within the abdomen. This is caused due to a bacterial or fungal infection. There are two types of peritonitis which include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and secondary peritonitis.

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How to manage peritonitis-related lower left back pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the inconvenience. For pain, you can take analgesics, which help reduce pain. You need to do a renal function test along with an abdominal ultrasound to rule out any kidney involvement. I hope this helps. Thank you.

What could be the reason for dizziness and headache in an 82-year-old?

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