10 Sepsis Infection Symptoms
10. Renal Symptoms
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common cause of sepsis. Hospitalized patients with catheters going into their bladders are prone to developing UTIs that may lead to sepsis as well. Conditions like pyelonephritis, where the infection reaches the kidneys, might cause sepsis.
Symptoms like pain during urination, feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, pelvic, and/or back pain, and fever are all associated with UTIs. Elderly patients might not show many of these symptoms, therefore, it is important to keep a closer look in order to prevent further complications. If the condition progresses into septic shock, the patient might experience a decrease in their urinary output which is called oliguria.
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