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- Careful, sepsis
- Blood poisoning - the deadly danger
- Blood poisoning - the symptoms
Careful, sepsis
Blood poisoning is the third most frequent cause of death in Germany, with about half leading to death. The most common blood poisoning symptoms.
It is one of the most dangerous diseases and the third most frequent cause of death in Germany - but the blood poisoning ("sepsis") is usually recognized too late. For, seizure symptoms such as fever or chills are similar to those of a flu. The early therapy is the most important.
Blood poisoning - the deadly danger
A rusty nail, a small injury - if germs enter our body, they can trigger an infection. A healthy immune system usually fights them. However, if it is weakened, it can become a blood poisoning (sepsis).
In Germany, more than 150, 000 people suffer from blood poisoning every year, and around 60, 000 suffer from it. This makes sepsis the third leading cause of death in the Federal Republic. It can lead to organ failure within hours. Experts estimate that with faster diagnosis every third death would be avoidable. On average, patients with blood poisoning receive medical care for 16 days in an intensive care unit.
Blood poisoning - the symptoms
In principle, if the area becomes thick, warm and red, this indicates an inflammation that needs to be examined. The same applies when pus forms. If a red visible line emerges from the wound, it is probably blood poisoning. Also fever, general malaise, chills, palpitations and shortness of breath are possible symptoms. If they occur, have them checked immediately by a doctor or at the clinic!
If the suspicion of blood poisoning is confirmed, the doctor should refer you to the hospital. There, the blood is tested for "procalcitonin". It is a hormone precursor that is normally produced in barely measurable amounts in the thyroid gland. If a sepsis develops, the "procalcitonin" level in the blood increases to 10, 000 times. In addition, blood cultures are taken to determine the exact pathogen.
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