Sepsis
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Also known as: blood poisoningContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Sepsis?Treatment optionsHow is this diagnosed?ComplicationsComplicationsIf 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. 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. Generalized body swelling Faster heart rate Reduced urine output Fever and chills Decrease in platelet count Difficulty in breathing Mental confusion Hyperventilation 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 Get vaccination Follow good hygiene practices
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.
Generalized body swelling
Faster heart rate
Reduced urine output
Fever and chills
Decrease in platelet count
Difficulty in breathing
Mental confusion
Hyperventilation
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
Get vaccination
Follow good hygiene practices
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