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  1.                             Peritonitis
  2. SYMPTOMS. Signs may include constant severe abdominal pain that is worsened
  3. by movement, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever and diarrhea.
  4. CAUSES may be by infection or irritation from chemicals or organisms that
  5. penetrate into the peritoneum. This may be the result of a perforated ulcer,
  6. ruptured spleen, ruptured gallbladder or bladder. The peritoneum is the
  7. membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs.
  8. TREATMENT. Consult your doctor immediately. Surgery should be expected.
  9. .It is urgent that you receive immediate treatment.
  10. .Medication to relieve the pain may be prescribed.