Peritonitis Treatment in India
About Peritonitis
Key Highlights
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Urgent diagnosis and management of a life-threatening abdominal infection.Multidisciplinary approach involving gastroenterologists, surgeons, and critical care teams.Focus on identifying and treating the underlying cause to prevent recurrence.Critical for preventing progression to severe sepsis and multi-organ failure.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, sudden-onset abdominal pain that worsens with movement.
- Abdominal tenderness, rigidity, and distension (bloating).
- Fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting.
- Reduced urine output and signs of shock (e.g., rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure).
- Suspected source such as a perforated ulcer, ruptured appendix, diverticulitis, or complications from peritoneal dialysis.
How to prepare
- Immediate hospital admission to the emergency department.
- Rapid assessment including physical exam, blood tests, and imaging (CT scan or X-ray).
- Intravenous (IV) line placement for fluids and medications.
- Nothing by mouth (NPO) in preparation for potential surgery.
- Informed consent for diagnostic procedures (e.g., paracentesis) and possible emergency surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- Progression to sepsis, septic shock, and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).
- Formation of intra-abdominal abscesses.
- Adhesions (scar tissue) causing future bowel obstructions.
- Complications from emergency surgery, such as infection, bleeding, or anastomotic leak.
- Long-term issues with digestion or nutrient absorption in severe cases.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in an intensive care unit (ICU) or high-dependency ward for close monitoring.
- Continued IV antibiotics and nutritional support, possibly through a feeding tube or IV (TPN).
- Gradual reintroduction of oral diet as bowel function returns.
- Pain management and early mobilization to prevent complications like blood clots.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing, manage any surgical wounds, and address the underlying condition.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days or more
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Expected recovery time:
4-8 weeks for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering peritonitis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for peritonitis in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform peritonitis. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for peritonitis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Peritonitis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing peritonitis.
Kolkata, India
72 Doctors
I'd been to three other doctors...
I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Latha at MGM was the first one who actually sat and listened, really listened, to everything I was saying. She ordered a specific test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. She explained it all to me in plain Tamil, drew diagrams on a notepad. I was scared, but she laid out a clear plan. It's been a long road, but I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.
Gastroenterologists for Peritonitis
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform peritonitis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 31 Years Experience
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- 20 Years Experience
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- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 13 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 41 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 24 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass