Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. The inflammation is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, usually due to an injury to your abdomen, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube.
Obesity is common, serious and costly. More than one-third of U.S. adults (34.9% or 78.6 million) are obese. Adult Obesity Facts.
Extremely overweight babies-who are more than 20 percent above the median for their height and skeletal structure-have a significant chance of eventually becoming obese adults. If your baby is simply chubby, don't be concerned-all babies have more body fat than older children. But if his weight seems to be climbing at a faster rate than his height, speak to your pediatrician. If he agrees that your baby's weight is excessive, discuss actions you might take.