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Describe the characteristics of a patient with peritonitis.

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A patient with peritonitis is suffering from the following:
Abdominal pain or tendernessFeverBloating or a feeling of fullness (distention) in your abdomenDiarrheaNausea and vomitingLoss of appetiteThirstLow urine outputFatigueInability to pass stool or gas
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