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Sepsis, results from an exaggerated immune response to infection, is associated with multi-organ failure and high risk of death. Although the incidence of sepsis is high, and the condition is one of the leading causes of death globally, there is very little awareness about it. In fact, every few seconds someone dies of sepsis. The World Health Assembly and World Health Organization declared sepsis as a global health priority in 2017, and adopted a resolution to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sepsis. Sepsis: In Numbers Be Cautious This Season: Superfoods To Boost Immunity And Keep You HealthyImmunity-Boosting FoodsMonsoon is here and so are the diseases. The change in season can result in various viral infections, flus and poor health conditions. The tricky season can lead to various health problems like sore throat, itchy nose, sneeze, ceaseless cough, common cold, and many water-borne diseases like typhoid, gastroenteritis, food poisoning, diarrhoea, malaria and dengue. While regular exercising and staying hydrated is important, it is crucial to consume the right foods to strengthen your immunity and beat the illness this season. Dolly Kumar, founder and director of Gaia; Eesha Kanade, Obino's health coach; Luke Coutinho, MD in alternative medicine & holistic nutritionist; and holistic health guru Dr Mickey Mehta share a list of best immunity-boosting foods that will keep you healthy. « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to meThey disrupt the reading flowOthers SUBMIT A large multi-centric study conducted in India with over 4000 ICU patients showed that over a quarter of all patients admitted to ICUs develop sepsis. Alarmingly, this 2016 study also showed that over half of ICU deaths in India can be attributed to sepsis. What Is Sepsis Causes Of Sepsis Sepsis And Symptoms Patients are at high risk of severe illness or death from sepsis if they show evidence of decreased blood pressure. Sepsis can be difficult to diagnose because of non-specific symptoms, and the absence of fever in some cases. Sepsis diagnosis is based on assessment of temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, level of consciousness and oxygen saturation. Patients are at high risk of severe illness or death from sepsis if they show evidence of altered mental state, an elevated respiratory rate, increased oxygen requirement, elevated heart rate, decreased blood pressure, reduced urine output, mottled or ashen appearance, non-blanching skin rash, cold hands/feet, and skin, lips or tongue turning blue. When the condition of patient with sepsis aggravates beyond a point, the patient suffers abnormally low blood pressure and is said to be in septic shock. This leads to MODS and culminates in the death of the patient. Why Early Diagnosis Is Vital Delay of every hour in sepsis diagnosis increases the risk of fatality by 8%. Fortunately, modern sciences and advances in medical diagnostics have made it possible to obtain results in less than 24 hours. Today, molecular testing which identify bacteria, virus, and fungi by genetic material or DNA are paving the way for faster and more accurate diagnostics. Unlike routine culture, these tests identify organisms in 55-60% of cases. Superfoods with superpowersThere’s more to superfoods than the expensive kale and chia seeds. Here are five pocket-friendly alternatives to stay healthy. Treating Sepsis
Recovering From Sepsis Prevention Remains Better Than Cure Dr Aparna Kotekar, Director of Molecular Pathology, iGenetic Diagnostics (The author is Director of Molecular Pathology, iGenetic Diagnostics) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of www.economictimes.com.) Can low blood pressure give you cold feet?Low blood pressure
If your blood pressure gets too low, your body directs blood away from your extremities and toward the critical organs in your core. This can leave hands and feet feeling cold.
What deficiency causes cold hands and feet?Cold hands and feet can be a result of iron deficiency anemia. People with anemia have poor blood circulation throughout their bodies because they don't have enough red blood cells to provide oxygen to their tissue.
Why are my hands and feet cold but my body is warm?Our bodies are designed to regulate our temperature. When it's cold outside, your body makes sure to keep the blood flowing to your core and vital organs to keep them warm. This can change the amount of blood flow to your hands and feet, making them feel cold. This is normal.
Why are my hands and feet so cold all of a sudden?It's true that cold extremities can signal other, more serious problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD); rheumatologic conditions, such as scleroderma, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis; or an underactive thyroid.
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