10 Symptoms of Septic Shock
Symptom #10: Mental Confusion
This is another septic shock symptom that occurs because the brain does not get adequate blood, and therefore is low on oxygen and glucose. It is not clear how this happens. But because the brain normally gets a lot of blood to help it function properly, any downfall can have significant effects.
As a result of the reduced blood flow into the brain, mental confusion may occur. Additionally, because a person suffering from sepsis is generally low in energy, the body slows down significantly. This may present as sleepiness and fatigue. This means that when symptoms such as mental confusion, sleepiness, and low energy occur, they may signify that you could be going into septic shock.
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