Customer question:
What are the first signs of sepsis? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
The first signs of sepsis can be varied and can gradually worsen.
It is important to note that symptoms can vary between individuals, but some common early signs of sepsis include the following:
- Fever or chills: Sepsis patients may experience a fever or feel chills. In some cases, periods of heat and cold may alternate.
- Increased heart rate: Heart rate may increase dramatically in response to infection. A fast heartbeat is one of the critical signs.
- Rapid breathing: increased breathing rate responds to the need for more oxygen delivery to the tissues.
- General weakness or fatigue: patients may feel exhausted or weak, which is also a response to the inflammatory process in the body.
- Confusion or decreased alertness: The infection can affect brain work, causing confusion or decreased alertness.
- Nausea or vomiting: some patients with sepsis may experience nausea or vomiting.
- Low blood pressure: Low blood pressure may occur in more advanced stages, which can lead to shock.
It is important to note that these symptoms can worsen quickly, so patients with suspected sepsis must seek medical attention immediately. Sepsis is an emergency that requires rapid treatment in a hospital.
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