Christian 'Chucho' Benitez Cause Of Death: Ecuadorian Soccer Star Suffered From Peritonitis; What Is It?

Following the death of Christian 'Chucho' Benitez, the Ecuadorian soccer star; Eljaish Sports Club management has received the medical reports. Benitez passed away during the morning hours of July 29 at Al-Ahli Hospital in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The medical records revealed that Benitez's sudden death was caused by heart failure. Eljaish Sports Club also stated that they will transfer Benitez's body to Ecuador so he can be laid to rest, immediately after finishing up legal procedures in Qatar.

Eljaish Sports Club board of directors announced that it will bear all expenses of transferring the body from Doha by private aircraft to Ecuador, along with Benitez's family and wife so they can attend the funeral ceremony. The management of the sports club is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the young star, all players and club affiliates will participate in the ceremony. The club also ensured the transfer of the body will be handled responsibility and with the highest care.

The death of Christian 'Chucho' Benitez shocked the sports world, but now everyone is wondering what exactly is peritonitis. According to WebMD, "Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs." If the disorder is left untreated, peritonitis can rapidly spread into the blood and to other organs, resulting in multiple organ failure and death. The disorder is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi, with the most prominent symptom being abdominal tenderness. An Ecuador Football Federation statement revealed that Benitez was originally rushed to the hospital due to stomach pain.

The FEF statement read, "The FEF regrets to inform you of the death of Christian Benitez, the striker of Qatar club Al Jaish and the Ecuador national team. Benitez, who was with his new club in Qatar, had a severe stomach pain, which was why he was rushed to a hospital, where after a few hours suffered he suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest, which ended his life. The Ecuadorian Football Federation extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our striker Christian Benitez. May he rest in peace."