Blood Infections
Sepsis Symptoms:
Because it can begin in different parts of your body, sepsis can have many different symptoms. The first signs may include rapid breathing and confusion. Other common symptoms include:
- Fever and chills
- Very low body temperature
- Peeing less than usual
- Fast heartbeat
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue or weakness
- Blotchy or discolored skin
- Sweating or clammy skin
- Severe pain
(Blood Infections) Sepsis Diagnosis
Your doctor will do a physical exam and run tests to look for things like:
- Bacteria in your blood or other body fluids
- Signs of infection on an X-ray, CT scan, or ultrasound
- A high or low white blood cell count
- A low number of platelets in your blood
- Low blood pressure
- Too much acid in your blood (acidosis)
- A lack of oxygen in your blood
- Problems with how your blood clots
- Uneven levels of electrolytes
- Kidney or liver problems