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  1. Sepsis - Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Common symptoms include:

    • Generalized body swelling
    • Faster heart rate
    • Reduced urine output
    • Fever and chills
    • Decrease in platelet count
    • Difficulty in breathing
    • Mental confusion
    • Hyperventilation

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    Causes

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    • The cause of sepsis is bacterial, viral or fungal infection.
    • The risk factors include:
    • Weak immune system
    • Having diabetes or cirrhosis
    • Wounds or injuries such as burns

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    Prevention

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    • Get vaccination
    • Follow good hygiene practices

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    What does severe sepsis look like?
    Severe sepsis also includes weakness and signs of organ dysfunction, such as difficulty breathing, low or no urine output, abnormal liver tests, and changes in mental status (like confusion and difficulty rousing). Septic shock has progressed to organ failure and dangerously low blood pressure that’s unresponsive to intravenous fluids.
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    Complications

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    If left untreated or if treatment is delayed, then it will lead to severe complications:

    • Reduced blood flow to organs such as brain, heart and kidney.
    • Reduced flow in arteries results in blood clot.
    • Blood clot may lead to gangrene, requiring amputation of affected limb, toes or finger.
    • Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy.

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    Treatment

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    A number of medications are used to treat sepsis. The patient needs to be hospitalized. Mechanical ventilation may be required.

    Medication

    Antibiotics: These are administered intravenously; within the first 6 hours or earlier to the infection. Initially, the treatment starts with broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat a variety of bacteria.

    Ceftriaxone . Cefotaxime

    Vasopressors: If blood pressure remains too low after receiving intravenous fluids, they may be treated with vasopressors that constrict blood vessels and help increase the blood pressure.

    Norepinephrine

    Steroids: To reduce inflammation.

    Betamethasone

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    Prevention
    What does severe sepsis look like?
    Complications
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  2. What are early signs of sepsis?

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    Dr. Gouri RameshDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    Sepsis a medical emergemcyand must seek medical attention if the symptoms arises. The symptoms seen in sepsis are: Fever, shivering, pallor, cyanosis, Shortness of breath, shortness of breath, hight heart rate, skin rash/clammy sk... Read more
    Dr. Mayank SaxenaDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    Sepsis is hard to diagnose at an early stage butthe early signs of sepsis include: 1. High temperature. 2. High heart rate. 3. High respiratory rate. 4. Leukocytosis.

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    What are the signs and symptoms of sepsis?
    Sepsis can progress rapidly to multi-organ failure and shock, and is often fatal. Survival is dependent on a high index of suspicion of sepsis, early recognition, and timely intervention. Findings are generally non-specific and secondary to primary infection. They include malaise, leukocytosis, tachypnoea, tachycardia, and altered mental status.

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    Is headache a symptom of sepsis?

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    Sepsis is a serious condition where there is an improper response by the body to an infection. Sepsis can complicate septic shock where there is a drastic drop in blood pressure which can cause damage to the lungs, kidneys, liver, and other organs. Severe organ damage can turn fatal meaning death. The symptoms of sepsis are changes in mental status, fast breathing, sweating profusely, lightheaded, and chills. Headache is also a common symptom of sepsis.
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    What does severe sepsis look like?
    Severe sepsis also includes weakness and signs of organ dysfunction, such as difficulty breathing, low or no urine output, abnormal liver tests, and changes in mental status (like confusion and difficulty rousing). Septic shock has progressed to organ failure and dangerously low blood pressure that’s unresponsive to intravenous fluids.

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    What are the symptoms of septic shock and sepsis?
    Some severe sepsis and septic shock symptoms can overlap, like severe difficulty breathing, acute confusion, and bluish skin. Another key symptom of septic shock is very low blood pressure. If you need help finding a primary care doctor, then check out our FindCare tool here.

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    How do you know if your child has sepsis?
    Early signs of sepsis in the very young may include poor feeding, poor muscle tone, lethargy, or a significant decrease in wet diapers. You may also notice that their skin feels very flushed or clammy, or it may have a blotchy appearance (mottling). What are the late signs of sepsis?

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    What happens if a doctor suspects sepsis?
    If a doctor suspects sepsis, you'll be admitted to hospital immediately. Treatment depends partly on the cause - for instance, bacterial infections will be treated with antibiotics given through a drip into your bloodstream, and you may need surgery to remove collections of pus which have built up.

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  4. Verywell Health
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    May 28, 2024 · Sepsis can share signs and symptoms (like fever) with other types of infections. However, in sepsis, the symptoms will get more pronounced when the infection enters your bloodstream. Your symptoms may have been limited …

     
  5. Cleveland Clinic
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  6. Mayo Clinic
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  7. CDC
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  8. Healthline
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    6 days ago · It’s important to seek immediate medical attention if you have any symptoms of sepsis. The earlier you seek treatment, the greater chance you have of recovering. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), some …

  9. Sepsis Alliance
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    Symptoms - Sepsis Alliance

    Sepsis can affect your mental status. Some people, especially the elderly, may not show typical signs of infection. Instead, they may show a sudden change in mental status, becoming confused, or a worsening of dementia and confusion. …

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    What are symptoms of sepsis? Because sepsis can happen quickly, it is important to be alert for early signs. The most common signs include the following: Source of infection (cough, sore throat, abdominal pain, pain with urination) and fevers …

  11. NHS
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  12. BMJ Best Practice
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  14. WebMD
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  15. Penn Medicine
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  16. Harvard Health
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    Sepsis symptoms: Recognizing the need for urgent medical care

  17. Patient
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  18. The Well by Northwell
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    What Are The 3 Stages Of Sepsis? | The Well by Northwell

  19. The National Kidney Foundation
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  20. AARP
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  21. GoodRx
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  23. healthdirect
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  24. CDC
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