- male
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been dealing with severe peritonitis, but the doctors can't figure out what's causing it. How do they usually find the root cause when it's not obvious? Also, why would a dentist recommend surgery for something like this does it connect to oral health somehow?
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