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20 million cases of sepsis are seen in children under the age of 5. Many types of infections trigger this problem and negligence towards health increases the risk of this problem.

Irregular diet and indiscriminate use of antibiotics weakens the immunity of the body, due to which the risk of problems like sepsis increases in the body. This problem is so dangerous that it can cause tissue damage and organ failure in the body. Many types of infections trigger this problem and negligence towards health increases the risk of this problem. Know what is sepsis and what are the reasons due to which the risk of this problem increases (how to stop sepsis),

World Sepsis Day 2024
Every year 13 September is celebrated as World Sepsis Day. This year the theme of World Sepsis Day is Sepsis prevention: save life stop suffering. The purpose of this special day celebrated every year is to make people aware of the life-threatening process of infection by making them aware about health. On this occasion, people are made aware of this problem through programs, camps and seminars across the world.

According to the World Health Organization, every year 49 million people suffer from sepsis and 11 million people lose their lives due to this disease. 20 million cases of sepsis are seen in children under the age of 5 years. If proper care is not taken, the risk of this problem increases during pregnancy and even after abortion.

What is sepsis?
Talking about this, Dr. Avi Kumar explains that sepsis is a life threatening disease in which the body’s immune system becomes a victim of organ dysfunction due to its inability to fight the infection. Due to this, there is a risk of infection in the body, which is found in the blood, lungs and uric acid. In this, when a patient’s blood pressure starts falling, it is the main sign of increasing sepsis. This condition is also called shock. There is a risk of paralysis and death due to this.

Know the signs of sepsis
Low blood pressure is the main symptom of sepsis. It is also called shock.
Small and red rashes start appearing on the skin. Due to this the infection starts spreading on the skin.
Due to this the body temperature increases. One has to face high fever or the body becomes cold.
The heart rate increases. Due to the fast heartbeat, one faces restlessness. Apart from this, breathing becomes difficult.
Due to sepsis, the blood sugar level starts increasing rapidly. Due to this, the person appears to be in a state of confusion.
One starts feeling tremors and dizziness. Apart from this, one has to face headache.

Know the reasons due to which the problem of sepsis increases (Causes of sepsis)
Weak immunity
Whether it is a urine infection, pneumonia or a wound, a weak immune system in the body increases the problem of sepsis. Due to this, the effect of infection in the body starts increasing and starts causing organ dysfunctioning.

Investigation not done on time
If any disease is not treated and examined on time, the problem starts increasing rapidly in the body. Due to this, there is a risk of cramps in body parts and blood infection. Apart from this, one has to face organ failure and tissue damage.

Blood poisoning
Blood poisoning causes sepsis. The increase in bacterial effect in the blood is called bacteremia or septicemia. This problem can be bacterial, fungal and viral. It affects the lungs, stomach and urinary tract.

Increased dehydration
Due to lack of water, the level of toxic substances in the body increases. High amount of water in the body can prevent the risk of kidney failure. Apart from this, respiratory infection also starts reducing. Low amount of water in the body increases weakness and fatigue.

Ways to overcome sepsis
Get timely checkups
It is necessary to get the disease examined before it becomes serious. According to Dr. Avi Kumar, not investigating a problem on time can increase the risk of it becoming chronic. In such a situation, get X-ray, CT scan and urine test done as per the doctor’s instructions.

Take care of hand hygiene
To maintain hygiene, keep your hands clean and use hand sanitizer. Also, avoid coming in contact with infected people. This helps in avoiding bacterial infection.

Drink enough water
Drink plenty of water to detoxify the body. Apart from this, include healthy beverages in the diet. This increases the energy level in the body and the flow of oxygen remains proper.