Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Sepsis

Sepsis is considered a common complication of disseminated intravascular coagulation. It is regarded as a life-threatening emergency and is defined as the body's extreme reaction to an infection. Common causes of sepsis include urinary tract infections or infections that start in the gastrointestinal tract, the lungs, or the skin. If left untreated, sepsis can lead to full organ failure, tissue damage, and death. It is not considered contagious, and in most cases, it originates from a bacterial infection. Patients with other chronic conditions like diabetes or cancer, children younger than one, individuals over sixty-five years old, and those individuals with weakened immunity are more prone to having sepsis.

When someone has experienced sepsis or septic shock, the chances of developing disseminated intravascular coagulation are higher. Both difficulties with clotting or blood clotting itself may end up creating a vicious cycle. Research claims that thirty-five percent of sepsis patients are affected by disseminated intravascular coagulation. While only one-third of them die, survivors are left with chronic pain and fatigue, amputations, organ dysfunction, and even post-traumatic stress disorder.

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