The living wage in the United States is $15.84 per hour, before taxes for a family of four (two working adults, two children), compared to $15.12 in 2015. The minimum wage does not provide a living wage for most American families. A typical family of four (two working adults, two children) needs to...
Highlights. 1  Peritonitis is inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the inside of your abdomen and most of its organs. 2  This is a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention. 3  Common symptoms include pain in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting, and minimal urine output.
You have a thin layer of tissue covering the inside of your abdomen and most of its organs. This is called the peritoneum. Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum. The inflammation is usually the result of a fungal or bacterial infection caused by an abdominal injury, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube. Peritonitis is a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention.