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08-23-2013, 01:41 AM
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Re: Wtf is Going on with These Feet?
It's the result of septic shock, which in essence is the body's immune response to an infection resulting in a series of events, the final stage being loss of oxygen to extremities as all oxygen and blood flow is directed, by the immune system, to vital organs and away from limbs. It's far from rare, in fact sepsis results in a death approximately every 3rd heart beat ...about 24,600 people every 24 hours. It's a global issue, there is no way to avoid sepsis except to take preventative measures to deal with all infections immediately, no matter how small they are. Scrape your knee at the park? Treat it. Have invasive surgery or dental work? Follow up to ensure there is no infection. Sepsis, itself, is not an infection or a disease; it is the body's immune system overreacting to an infection. No one knows why. The only way to prevent a very fast death is for early detection of sepsis before it quickly advances to Severe sepsis and then to septic shock, which is when the blood pressure drops and, regardless of pressors and fluid given by IV, is unable to sustain life. The mortality rate of sepsis is between 25 and 45%, one of the highest mortality rates of any medical diagnoses on the planet, affecting more people than most other conditions combined. Sepsis kills more people annually than Lung, Breast and Bowel cancers combined. The only way to avoid sepsis is to maintain a high level of hygiene and treat all infections early. Vaccinations can also aid in prevention. Attached are photos of an acquaintance of mine, she was healthy, 19 years old when this happened in just a matter of days. This is very common. Sepsis. The least known, biggest killer on the planet. Educate yourself, educate others. September is Sepsis awareness month.  ·  ·  · |
