The Condition"...There are three main types of peritonitis:
spontaneous, secondary, and peritonitis associated with
dialysis..." The Condition"...Hospitalization is common and may
be necessary to rule out other causes of peritonitis such as
appendicitis and diverticulitis..." The Condition"...Risk
factors for liver disease include alcoholic cirrhosis and other
diseases that lead to cirrhosis, such as viral hepatitis..." The
Condition"...The condition can also occur when pancreatic
enzymes leak into the peritoneum during pancreatitis or when
bile leaks from the biliary tract due to injury because these
chemicals can irritate the peritoneum..." The
Condition"...Bacteria may enter the peritoneum via a hole in the
gastrointestinal tract, which can be caused by a ruptured
appendix, stomach ulcer or perforated colon..."