Sepsis is a dangerous complication of infection. Complications of these infections can cause blood pressure to drop dramatically and damage to many organs. Both things this can cause death.
At the time of infection, the immune system will be active to fight the cause of infection. Sepsis occurs when the body's immune system fights infection uncontrollably.
Although classified as deadly, sepsis can still be treated. Therefore, immediately consult a doctor if you experience an infectious disease, especially if symptoms of sepsis appear.
Symptom and Cause Sepsis
Symptoms of sepsis are symptoms of infection. One of the symptoms that can occur during infection is fever, muscle aches, and diarrhea. In addition, people with infection need to immediately see a doctor if they experience heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
Sepsis is caused by an uncontrolled immune system response to infection. Sepsis can result from a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in any part of the body. However, the infection that most often triggers sepsis is pneumonia. In addition, the condition of the rupture of the appendix can also cause sepsis.
Diagnosis and Treatment Sepsis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and perform a physical examination. In addition there are several additional tests to determine the cause and location of infection, such as urine and stool examination, sputum examination, imaging, and biopsy.
Sepsis needs to be treated immediately. To treat sepsis the doctor will perform actions with the following goals:
- Prevents dehydration and acute kidney failure.
- Maintain blood pressure to remain normal.
- Maintain oxygen flow.
- Maintain normal blood sugar levels.
- Treat infections that cause sepsis, for example by giving antibiotics.