Effective Treatment of Sepsis
Sepsis (from the Greek word sepsis, meaning “putrefaction”) is an inflammatory condition caused by infectious agents entering the bloodstream. In most cases, sepsis is a complication of an ongoing inflammatory process, such as a wound infection. Common pathogens include pneumococci, staphylococci, and Escherichia coli. Its development is associated with weakened immunity due to surgery, severe illness, malnutrition, or significant blood loss.
Types of Sepsis
The source of infection can stem from wound suppuration. Common types of sepsis include:
- Surgical sepsis: Arises from complications in local purulent conditions.
- Obstetric-gynecological sepsis: Occurs after abortions or complicated childbirth.
- Urosepsis: Develops from urinary infections or stagnation, or injuries and purulent processes in the urogenital system.
- Oral sepsis: Related to acute or chronic infections in the oral cavity.
- Umbilical sepsis: Occurs in newborns due to purulent processes in the vessels and tissues around the umbilical area.
Symptoms
Sepsis presents with various symptoms depending on its form, which can be acute, subacute, or chronic.
- Subacute sepsis: Initially resembles the acute form (high fever), but the temperature drops after a few days, and the patient’s condition improves. Skin rashes may appear during recovery, with the condition lasting several weeks.
- Acute sepsis: Rapid onset with high fever up to 40°C lasting a week. Symptoms include increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and potential skin rashes filled with pus. In some cases, skin may develop a marbled appearance instead of a rash. Consciousness may quickly become clouded.
- Chronic sepsis: Characterized by waves of exacerbation and partial remission. It is often associated with conditions like leptomeningitis, infective endocarditis, and recurrent pneumonia.
According to specialists, clinical courses can be fulminant, chronic, subacute, or acute. Symptoms may also be mild due to widespread antibiotic use altering pathogen virulence. Diagnosis typically distinguishes between systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, and septic shock.
Treatment
Modern pharmacology relies on antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Lab tests are performed to identify specific pathogens, alongside infection site sanitation and infusion therapy.
Traditional remedies can complement treatment by purifying infected blood. Some recipes include:
- Herbal Infusion
Combine 2 tbsp each of nettle, snake root, and leatherwood (Cotinus coggygria). Pour a cup of boiling water over the mixture, let it steep for several hours, then strain and add 1 tsp of honey. Drink 100 ml every 2-3 hours for one week. - Berry and Sage Infusion
Use 2 tbsp of blackberry, strawberry leaves, and sage. Pour boiling water (1 cup) over the mix, let it steep for 2 hours, and take 100 ml 2-3 times daily. - Echinacea Root Oil
Finely chop 500 g of echinacea roots and soak in 2.5 liters of unrefined sunflower oil for 40 days. Strain and consume 1 tbsp three times daily, with two-hour intervals. This remedy is contraindicated for pregnant women, and those with tuberculosis, leukemia, or sclerosis. - Berry and Nettle Juice
Mix equal parts (100 ml) of acidic berry juice and nettle leaf juice. Drink once daily before breakfast for 20 days. - Dandelion Root Infusion
Add 1 tbsp of powdered dandelion roots to 400 ml of boiling water. Let it steep for 2 hours, then take 100 ml in the morning for 7 days.
Important Note
Always consult a healthcare professional before using traditional remedies. This ensures individual tolerance, proper diagnosis, and prevention of adverse interactions with medications.
