- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock
If it continues, sepsis can develop into septic shock, a life-threatening situation in which organs begin to fail and blood pressure drops even more dramatically Any kind of infection can trigger sepsis But certain infections, such as pneumonia, abdominal or kidney infection, and infections that affect the blood, are more likely to cause sepsis
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
Even with treatment, sepsis can progress to severe sepsis or septic shock, causing organ damage Close monitoring and treatment for sepsis occur in the hospital setting, typically with a combination of antibiotics, intravenous fluids and other medications, including vasopressors, corticosteroids or pain relievers
- Consejos de salud: Sepsis: diagnóstico y tratamiento
La sepsis, también conocida como septicemia, es una complicación potencialmente mortal que deriva de una infección La sepsis se produce cuando las sustancias químicas liberadas en el torrente sanguíneo para combatir la infección provocan una reacción inflamatoria en todo el cuerpo La inflamación puede, entonces, desencadenar una avalancha de cambios capaces de dañar varios órganos
- UTI: This common infection can be serious - Mayo Clinic News Network
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious Simple urinary tract infections can be managed by your doctor
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating osteoarthritis with corticosteroid . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have osteoarthritis in my knee that continues to worsen Would a steroid injection help my knee pain? How long does the treatment last, and how often can it be repeated, if necessary? ANSWER: Corticosteroid medications are powerful drugs that can be useful in decreasing pain and inflammation in various musculoskeletal conditions, […]
- Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains
Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain Learn about the two main types
- Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related Diseases
Some people develop only mild symptoms, but human ehrlichiosis can be a severe or life threatening illness due to potential serious complications, such as septic shock, respiratory failure and kidney failure If treated promptly with antibiotics, the infection generally improves in just a few days
- Acute pancreatitis and the rise of alcohol-related deaths
Alcohol-related deaths due acute pancreatitis have risen Learn more about acute and chronic pancreatitis from a Mayo Clinic expert
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