Abdominal mysteries: pain, peritonitis, pancreatitis, pseudocyst

Nephrol Nurs J. 2011 Mar-Apr;38(2):173-85; quiz 186.

Abstract

The differential etiology of abdominal pain in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) is broad, and these patients may experience the same symptoms as those of the general population. This article provides an overview of the various types of abdominal pain in patients on PD, as well as their possible etiologies, symptoms, and treatment regimens.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Nursing, Continuing
  • Humans
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Patient Readmission
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Diseases / etiology*