10 Sepsis Infection Symptoms
6. Edema
Edema is defined as fluid accumulation that leads to swelling of the affected tissue. It is a non-specific symptom associated with many conditions. Depending on the location and the nature of the edema, it can be a very dangerous sign, like in pulmonary edema, or an annoying symptom like the one seen in venous insufficiency.
Patients with sepsis that originated from a skin infection may experience swelling of the affected area of the body. It is a common symptom associated with conditions like cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis. The affected area might also be tender to the touch depending on the amount of fluid that accumulates.
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