Diligence, thrift and not wasting food have always been the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation. I believe that most people will eat noodles that are not finished at noon, always thinking that they can be eaten hot at night, or even the next morning. Unfinished meat buns are not willing to throw away and continue to eat the next day, but it is in these leftovers that the deadly pathogens are quietly approaching. Let’s take a look at sepsis, a serious systemic infectious disease caused by pathogenic bacteria invading the human body. Its morbidity mechanism is complex, its clinical signs are diverse, and its treatment is difficult.
Simply speaking, sepsis is that pathogenic microorganisms invade the body through skin, respiratory tract, digestive tract and other ways, enter the blood circulation, and cause systemic infection, which further leads to tissue damage and organ dysfunction.
What are the common clinical signs of
sepsis?
1. Chills and fever; 2. Shortness of breath and hyperventilation; 3. Tachycardia and hypotension; 4. Pale, clammy and marbling skin; 5. Consciousness disorders such as lethargy, restlessness or confusion; 6. Oliguria or even anuria.
What are the preventive measure of
sepsis?
1. Maintain good personal hygiene habits: washing hands, changing clothes and bathing frequently can effectively reduce the spread of germs and the chance of infection. Especially after touching animals, handling fresh food or touching patients, we must wash our hands in time.
2. Pay attention to food hygiene: choose fresh and clean food, and avoid eating expired or spoiled food. At the same time, we should pay attention to the hygienic conditions of cooking food to ensure that the food is cooked thoroughly.
3. Avoid overuse of antibiotics: Overuse of antibiotics can lead to bacterial resistance, which increases the risk of infection. Therefore, when using antibiotics, we should follow the doctor’s advice and not abuse or stop taking drugs at will.
4. Exercise to enhance immunity: Proper exercise can enhance the body’s immunity and improve the ability to resist diseases. In addition, keeping enough sleep and relaxing mood can also help to improve immunity.
5. Timely treatment of infectious diseases: If fever, cough, diarrhea and other symptoms occur, they should seek medical treatment and receive treatment in time. Don’t neglect minor illnesses and pains, so as to avoid aggravating the illness and causing serious consequences.
6. Avoid exposure to harmful substances: Long-term exposure to harmful substances such as chemicals and heavy metals will damage health, reduce immunity and increase the risk of infection. Therefore, exposure to these harmful substances should be avoided as far as possible.
The key to preventing sepsis is to recognize and treat the infection early and to practice good personal hygiene. This includes washing hands frequently, keeping the environment clean and avoiding contact with source of infection. Greater care is needed for people with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly, children, or patients on immunosuppressive therapy.
In conclusion, sepsis is a serious systemic infectious disease with complex morbidity mechanism, diverse clinical signs and difficult treatment. Prevention is greater than cure. I hope we can start with some small details of life, develop good regular and hygienic eating habits, and advocate national fitness. Let us work together to raise awareness of sepsis, strengthen prevention and treatment, and build a solid line of defense for the health and safety of life. Let us work together to make sepsis no longer a “killer” threatening people’s lives, so that every life can blossom brilliantly.
Sepsis
