10 Symptoms of Septic Shock
Symptom #7: Cold Extremities
When the body is in a septic condition, it goes into survival mode. As a result, more blood flows to the critical organs including the brain, the heart, lungs, and the kidneys. This leaves extremities such as the legs and hands, and other organs such as the skin, to receive less blood than they require. As a result, the extremities and the skin may feel unusually cold.
The cold condition may get worse as the illness progresses. However, cold skin and extremities are also symptoms of other health conditions besides sepsis. For this reason, in case of these and other symptoms, visit a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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