Peritonitis Causes Severe Tender, Hard, Board-Like Stomach and Severe Abdominal Pain

If you are experiencing excruciating, severe pain in your abdominal area (stomach) and it feels hard (board-like) and tender, coupled with:

Then stop reading and get to your nearest emergency medical facility. These are symptoms of life-threatening peritonitis.

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen (peritoneum) and covers your abdominal organs. This condition is a medical emergency!

Beyond your severe abdominal pain, additional symptoms may include:

  • chills
  • thirst
  • signs of shock
  • little or no urination
  • inability to pass gas
  • inability to have a bowel movement

Peritonitis severe pain, tender, hard, board-like stomach pain outlook is usually grim without medical treatment. Give your health a chance by giving it “the sooner to the hospital, the better” treatment.