It normally contains only a thin film of peritoneal fluid, which consists of water, electrolytes, leukocytes and antibodies. This fluid acts as a lubricant, enabling free movement of the abdominal viscera, and the antibodies in the fluid fight infection. Chlorphenamine may increase the blood level of the antiepileptic medicine phenytoin. What other medicines contain chlorphenamine? Peritoneum. Provided by: Wikipedia. Located at: en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Periton...nal_structures. License: CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike There are two main regions of the peritoneum connected by the epiploic foramen: the greater sac or general cavity of the abdomen, and the lesser sac or omental bursa.

Peritoneal Dialysis Infusion of a hypertonic fluid in theperitoneal cavityperforms peritoneal dialysis. Once the waste productsare absorbed,the fluid is then drainedout.Several cycles are performed each time. The most common complication of peritoneal dialysis isthe riskof infection. Another complication that is not rare isa perforationofbowelwhen the dialysis catheteris insertedinside the peritoneal cavity. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine, If you have severe or repeated peritonitis, it may be necessary to remove the dialysis catheter and ‘rest’ your abdomen for several weeks. During this time you will need to have haemodialysis until you are ready to return to peritoneal dialysis, and oral or intravenous antibiotic treatment will need to continue until it is certain that the infection has cleared up. If a feeding tube can't be used, liquid nutrients can be given directly into one of your veins. Possible surgery Peritoneum. Provided by: Wikipedia. Located at: en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Periton...inical_aspects. License: CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlikeS upracolic compartment – lies above the transverse mesocolon and contains the stomach, liver and spleen . Piriton tablets and syrup contain the active ingredient chlorphenamine maleate. Chlorphenamine is a type of medicine called a sedating antihistamine, so-called because it can make you feel sleepy. It works by preventing the actions of histamine. Allergies Piriton can be taken by most people. The tablets are suitable for adults and children aged six years and over, while the syrup is suitable for adults and children aged one year and over. The structures in the abdomen are classified as intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or infraperitoneal, depending on whether they are covered with visceral peritoneum and are attached by mesenteries.

In severe cases you may need to stay in hospital for several days and receive antibiotics intravenously via a drip.

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Peritonitis. Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. An infection inside of your peritoneal cavity often causes peritonitis, but it can also be an early indicator of many different gastrointestinal diseases. Peritonitis is treated as an emergency because of the absorbent nature of the peritoneum. An infection in your peritoneal cavity can be absorbed into your general bloodstream and become systemic throughout your body ( septicemia).

There are two layers of the peritoneum: the outer layer, called the parietal peritoneum, is attached to the abdominal wall; the inner layer, the visceral peritoneum, is wrapped around the internal organs that are located inside the intraperitoneal cavity. The potential space between these two layers is the peritoneal cavity. It is filled with a small amount of slippery serous fluid that allows the two layers to slide freely over each other.

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Should not be used with other antihistamine containing products, including antihistamine containing cough and cold medicines.