Sepsis symptoms you should never ignore as study lists those most at risk

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People with certain medical conditions are more likely to develop and die from sepsis.The research – led by a team at the University of Manchester, who analysed NHS data from 224,000 cases of sepsis in England between January 2019 and June 2022 – also found that people who have a "history of extensive antibiotic exposure" or who have a learning disability are at a higher risk.A life-threatening condition, sepsis occurs when the body overreacts to an infection and begins attacking its own tissues and organs as a result.According to The UK Sepsis Trust charity, sepsis affects 245,000 people a year in the UK, with at least 48,000 people dying from sepsis-related illnesses annually – which is more than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined.However, sepsis does not always have to be fatal – but catching and treating it early is vital.Here are some of the sepsis warning signs and symptoms everyone needs to know about.According to Colin Graham, chief operating officer at Sepsis Research FEAT, during a sepsis crisis, the clotting mechanism in the body tends to work overtime.

Due to oxygen and nutrients not being able to reach tissue throughout the body, cells can begin to die. The skin may begin to look mottled or blotchy and may appear blueish.

Furthermore, areas of dead skin may turn black (limbs may need to be amputated if the sepsis progresses).The heart-rate may quicken, along with difficulty breathing, as the arteries starting to dilate or widen.

This causes a drop in blood pressure, forcing the heart to work harder to push the blood through at a normal pressure.The temperature in your body can drop significantly if you are suffering from sepsis.