Risk factors

Factors that increase your risk of peritonitis include:

• Peritoneal dialysis. Peritonitis can occur in people undergoing peritoneal dialysis therapy.
• Other medical conditions. The following medical conditions, among others, increase your risk of developing peritonitis: liver cirrhosis, appendicitis, Crohn's disease, stomach ulcers, diverticulitis and pancreatitis.
• History of peritonitis. Once you've had peritonitis, your risk of developing it again may be higher than it is for someone who has never had peritonitis.