{"id":57028,"date":"2023-02-08T10:19:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T15:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=57028"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:52:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:52:26","slug":"sepsis-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/sepsis-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Sepsis symptoms: What are the early signs of sepsis?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview: What does sepsis feel like?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition requiring immediate medical attention. Rarely the immune system responds to infection is dysregulated and extreme and compromises organ function. Sepsis may transform into septic shock. This is the most severe form and has a high mortality rate. While bacterial infections are the most common cause of sepsis, sepsis can occur from other types of infections including viral infections. <\/span><\/p>\n

What does sepsis feel like? People with sepsis feel very sick. The most common symptoms are high fever (over 100.9F) and chills, though some people may have low temperatures (less than 96.8F). It’s also common for the heart rate to be above 90 at rest and for breathing to get fast (more than 20 breaths per minute). Low blood pressure is very common, causing symptoms of weakness, dizziness, and confusion. Keep in mind that <\/span>80%<\/span><\/a> of sepsis cases are diagnosed in an emergency room, and the remaining are diagnosed in hospitalized patients. So in both the patient and family members, there’s rarely any doubt that something is seriously wrong. The primary goal of sepsis treatment is survival, so time is of the essence. The sooner treatment starts, the more likely the person will live. <\/span><\/p>\n

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