Sepsis arise when chemicals discharged into the circulation system to fight diseases trigger inflammatory responses. This can, in turn, trigger a course of changes that can harm different organ systems and cause them to fail. Sepsis is common in old age and in people with a weak immune system.
Symptoms
People with sepsis often experience the following symptoms or signs:
- Abnormal heartbeat
- Decrease in platelet count
- Abdominal pain
- High respiration rate
- High body temperature
- High heart rate
Causes
Causes of sepsis include:
- Kidney infection
- Bacteremia
- Abdominal infection
- Pneumonia
- Old age
Prevention
The disease can be prevented by:
- Proper wound care
- Cleanliness
DR. RAVI SHEKHAR JHA
MBBS, MD, DNB, EDRM
Sr. Consultant In Department Of Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
Fortis Escort Hospital, Faridabad (Delhi NCR)
