Is getting peritonitist common while on peritoneal dialysis?!

Is getting peritonitist common while on peritoneal dialysis?

I was just asking because my father is on peritoneal dialysis and he has gotten peritonitis 4 times already and hes bearly going on a year of being on PD.....It breaks my heart to see him in so much pain.....Has any one gotten peritonitis or anyone know what causes it?

I don't know how common it is, but It does happen. Have researched dialysis because eventually I will have to go on it. I am sorry that your dad has been going though so much pain. Is his equipment kept clean, and his site cleaned before and after each use. Part of the reason could be that he has to do it everyday, what does his Neurologist tell you.