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Its hard to read the hand writing but this is what it looks like Peritmitio

it wouldn't be peritonitis would it?

Peritonitis? Inflammation of the membrane (peritoneum) which lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs; usually a complication of conditions such as a perforated Peptic ulcer, Diverticular disease, a ruptured appendix , or Pelvic inflammatory disease, but occasionally a result of injury or abdominal surgery. Symptoms are severe Abdominal pain, a rigid Distended abdomen, Nausea and vomiting, and Fever; there is also a danger of dehydration (from vomiting) and ileus. Mandy

Could it be this? Peritonitis The peritoneum is a large, convoluted membrane that surrounds the abdominal digestive organs. Peritonitis is inflammation of this membrane and the cavity it contains. This is a life threatening condition even in modern times. Cure will usually require surgery. There are two forms Primary peritonitis: - which results from spread of bacteria, via the blood, to the peritoneal cavity. This form is uncommon and tuberculosis may produce it Secondary peritonitis: - which results from rupture or perforation of a diseased digestive organ (e.g. peptic ulcers, appendicitis, cancers), which releases food, digestive juices, stomach acid or faeces into the peritoneal cavity www.paul_smith.doctors.org.uk/ArchaicMedicalTerms.htm

peri- peritonitis (inflamation of bowel area, often as a result of burst appendix or other infection) pericarditis - infection of heart or possibly Perityphilitis - Appendicitis nell

Thanks everyone that will probably be it