Peritonitis

Inflammation of the membrane (peritoneum) which lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs; usually a complication of conditions such as a perforated Peptic Ulcer, Diverticular Disease, a ruptured appendix (see Appendicitis), or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, but occasionally a result of injury or abdominal surgery. Symptoms are severe Abdominal Pain, a rigid Distended Abdomen, Nausea and Vomiting, and Fever; there is also a danger of dehydration (from vomiting) and ileus.

Appropriate action is to contact Emergency Medical Services even if pain decreases.

Specific remedies to be given every 5 minutes for up to 10 doses until help arrives

• Sudden onset of severe abdominal pain, person chilly and fearful Aconite 30c
• Pain feels as if intestine is being gripped by nails, transverse colon above navel swollen and clearly outlined Belladonna 30c
• Griping, cutting pains, great tenderness over painful area, great urge to pass stool Mercurius corr. 30c
• Cramping pains relieved by bending double or pressing on abdomen Colocynth 30c
• Fever, sharp pain made worse by slightest movement Bryonia 30c

 Back to Ailments & Diseases