Peritonitis Treatment

Can this condition be treated? What Peritonitis treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.

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How to Treat Peritonitis


Treatment depends on the cause. It may include:

  • Surgery to repair openings in the skin surface or to remove damaged tissue
  • Antibiotics to treat infection
  • Replacement of fluids

If you are diagnosed with peritonitis, follow your doctor's instructions.


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