Peritonitis

Treatment:

The cause must be identified and treated promptly.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome is often good with treatment, but can be poor without treatment. Sometimes the outcome is poor even with prompt and adequate treatment.

Complications:

Peritonitis can be life threatening.

Calling your health care provider:

GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF PERITONITIS!