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   How do you know if you have sepsis?

   • Generally, people who develop sepsis will start feeling more tired or confused and may have shaking or chills. However, these symptoms can also appear with other types of infection, so it's important to call your healthcare provider if you have an infection that is not getting better with treatment.

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   What happens if a patient has a sepsis infection?

   • If someone who has an infection begins to experience sepsis symptoms, it is critical that he or she gets medical care right away. Hospital staff members watch patients closely for sepsis, particularly those in the emergency department and in ICUs. Patients diagnosed with sepsis receive plenty of IV fluids and are immediately given antibiotics.

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   How does sepsis develop?

   • Sepsis develops when an existing infection triggers an extreme immune system response in your body. When you experience an infection, your immune system responds by releasing proteins and other chemicals to fight it. Sepsis occurs when this response gets out of control, triggering extensive inflammation.

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   3 days ago · Generally, people who develop sepsis will start feeling more tired or confused and may have shaking or chills. However, these symptoms can also appear with other types of infection, so it's important to call your healthcare provider if you have an infection that is not getting better with treatment.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Symptoms of sepsis. Symptoms of sepsis may include: Change in mental status. Fast, shallow breathing. Sweating for no clear reason. Feeling lightheaded. Shivering. Symptoms specific to the type of infection, such as painful urination from a urinary tract infection or worsening cough from pneumonia. Symptoms of sepsis are not specific.

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   Jan 19, 2023 · Sepsis can affect many different areas of your body, so there are many possible symptoms. If an infection such as blood poisoning ( septicemia) triggered your condition, you may develop a sepsis rash on your skin. The rash makes your skin appear red and discolored. You may see small, dark-red spots on your skin.

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Sepsis causes fever, a rapid heart rate, and difficulty breathing, among other symptoms. It’s a serious condition that requires swift medical treatment. Severe sepsis can lead to...

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   Sepsis: Symptoms include fever, fast heart rate, fast breathing, confusion, and body pain. Severe sepsis: Symptoms of sepsis, plus difficulty breathing, abnormal liver tests,...

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   Dec 7, 2018 · Symptoms include high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing. As sepsis worsens, it can trigger an abrupt change in mental status, such as disorientation or confusion. A significant decrease in urine production usually is a sign that sepsis is affecting the kidneys and other vital organs.

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   The most common signs include the following: Source of infection (cough, sore throat, abdominal pain, pain with urination) and fevers. High heart rate. Shortness of breath. Confusion or disorientation. Lightheadedness and/or low blood pressure. Decreased urine output.