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Sepsis

Overview

Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's response to an infection causes inflammation throughout the body.

Normally, the body's immune system responds to an infection by releasing chemicals into the bloodstream to fight the infection.

However, in sepsis, this immune response triggers widespread inflammation, which can lead to a cascade of changes that damage multiple organ systems, potentially causing them to fail.

Causes

  • Infection
  • Immune response
  • Inflammation
  • Organ dysfunction
  • Septic shock

    • Symptoms

  • Fever or hypothermia
  • Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
  • Confusion or altered mental status
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Decreased urine output
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Abnormal blood clotting
  • Skin changes
  • Fatigue or weakness

    • Treatment: Modern Medicine

  • Antibiotic therapy
  • Fluid resuscitation
  • Vasopressors
  • Supportive care
  • Monitoring and intensive care
  • Source control
  • Nutritional support

    • Treatment: Traditional Medicine

    Caution

    Prevention

  • Good hygiene
  • Prompt wound care
  • Vaccinations
  • Managing chronic conditions
  • Healthy lifestyle

    • Category

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