Septic shock

What Is Septic shock?

Septic shock is a kind of severe medical condition which causes organ failure and decreases in blood pressure to extremely low levels after an infection. The infection may affect any body part but the urinary tract, brain, lungs, abdomen and skin are mainly affected. It may result in multiple organ dysfunctions and even death. In this condition, there is an inadequate supply of the blood to the tissues leading to organ dysfunction.

What Are The Symptoms Of Septic shock?

Early symptoms of septic shock are:

• Very high body temperature above 101?F (38?C)
• Very Low body temperature
• Fever, chills
• Rapid pulse rate, rapid heartbeat
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
• When it reaches severe stage the symptoms are:
• Low amount of urine
• Dizziness, confusion
• Very low blood pressure
• Low blood platelet
• Breathing problems

What Are The Causes Of Septic shock?

The common cause of septic shock is a bacterial infection. It may also be due to viral, fungal or parasitic infection.

Common infections which lead to septic shock are:

• Pneumonia, urinary tract infection
• Appendicitis, meningitis, pancreatitis, mesenteric ischemia
• Reproductive system infections

What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Septic shock?

• Get your timely vaccinations against the infections.
• Maintain good hygiene. Keep yourself and your surroundings neat and clean to prevent the risk of infection.
• Control your sugar level as it may lead to septic shock
• Get immediate help from the doctor if the infection is not getting better.
• Always take care of your wounds.

What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Septic shock?

• Don’t ignore the symptoms at all. It may lead to septic shock.
• Don’t stop the medications without consulting your doctor. It may worsen the symptoms.
• Don’t take any antibiotics on your own. It may lead to resistance.

What Are The Best Foods For Septic shock?

• Probiotics: Probiotics help in preventing and treating septic shock. Probiotics contain good bacteria which help in the absorption of nutrients and fighting off with the bacterial infection. Some of the best probiotics are kefir, yoghurt,
• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It helps in reducing oxidative stress during sepsis. It helps in healing of the wounds faster and reduces the risk of organ failure. Oranges, berries, lemons, kiwi etc are rich sources of vitamin c and should be included in the diet.
• Green leafy vegetables: These are rich sources of essential nutrients and chlorophyll. These boost the immunity and functioning of the liver. Foods such as kale, lattice, spinach, and broccoli are the best foods to fight infections and boost immunity.
• Antioxidant-rich food: These foods help in detoxification of the blood and boost the immunity. Cranberries, elderberries, kidney beans, blueberries etc contain a high amount of antioxidants.
•  Omega 3- fatty acids: Food rich in omega 3 fatty acids helps in fighting the infection and improves the cardiovascular health also. Some of the foods rich in omega-3fatty acids are walnuts, salmons, eggs, soybeans, flaxseed oil.

What Are The Worst Foods For Septic shock?

• Fried and processed foods: These increase the inflammation, thereby worsening the symptoms of septic shock.
• Sugar: Sugar should be avoided as it increases glucose level of the blood leading to diabetes and being diabetic is itself a risk factor for septic shock.
• Refined products: These products increase the inflammation and increase the risk of getting infections.
• Gluten rich food: Wheat, wheat germ, barley, Graham flour contains gluten which weakens the immune system and should be avoided.
• Whole dairy products: Whole milk and its products should be avoided as these contain lactose which increases the inflammation

What Are The Medicines For Septic shock?

What Are The Tips To Manage Septic shock?

Here are some  natural tips to manage septic shock:

• Turmeric: It contains curcumin which helps in fighting various infections.
• Garlic: It contains allicin which helps in fighting inflammation in the body effectively. It also boosts the immune system and fight infections like sepsis.
• Honey: Honey is having a variety of properties such as antibacterial, antiviral and anti-infective. It helps in boosting the immune system and reduces the risk of getting infected.
• Vitamin c: It helps in preventing the onset of septic by healing the infections. It has antioxidant properties which help in detoxification of the body.