Question 1

what types of doctors treat sepsis?

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Intensivists: Really, it depends on your hospital and location, but in general critical care boarded physicians treat sepsis; if the infection is rare or strange, they may consult with an infectious disease physician.  If the sepsis is not severe, a general internist may direct your care.

Question 2

do doctors see a lot of patients with sepsis?

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Yes: We don't always recognize the problem however, .

Question 3

i need to find a doctor to help me deal with post sepsis syndrome?

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Heres a suggestion: call you nearest general hospital and ask for a list of doctors taking patients. Try for a Internist or Family Practitioner. If there are large medical groups in the area they also have services to help you find an appropriate doctor. Ask for a meet and greet visit to help assess whether your choice is really a good fit for your own needs.  Good luck!!

Question 4

if i think i have early signs of sepsis, will a few 500mg amoxicillin help until i can see a doctor in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Sepsis implies a bacterial infection in the blood stream that is causing systemic symptoms such as vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood pressure.  This is very serious.  An oral antibiotic and especially one like amoxicillin is unlikely to take care of this and this condition can be life threatening and needs immediate attention.  Head to the closest ED right away, do not wait.

Question 5

hi doctor
i'm a med. student and i've read in a lec. that sepsis can cause hypovolemic shock!
can u explain the mechanism please 
regards?

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Yes it is true!: Sepsis when untreated, leads to septic shock and can cause multiorgan failure and death..The underlying cause is what is commonly called sirs(systemic inflammatory response syndrome) which is due to an overwheleming inflammation and immune activation, resulting in the release of cytokines like il-1, il-2, tnf and interferon-gamma which cause vasodilation and capillary leak resulting in hypovolemia.

Question 6

i had a toenail removed thursday i went to have dressing changed tday doctor said it got sepsis and it black and yellow in some areas how serious isit?

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Since we can't see : It hard to tell. So you have any medical issues that would complicate the problem? Hopefully, you were put on the correct antibiotic and with proper wound care you will be ok.

Question 7

what doc should we see if a an internist, a hematologist and an id  havent found root cause for a high sed rate, and kappa lamda post sepsis, 12 wks?

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Not sure: So why was the sed rate done in first place.You mentained kappa Lambda.Did theyrule out multiple myeloma.What test were done and was was c reactive protein.You mentained sepsis and that itself wpuld make it go up.Those are the doc I would see for the sed rateHow do you feel and is the sedrate trending up or down.

Question 8

is it dangerous to not go to my doctor to see what my liquid wet stinky cheesesmelling red belly button is caused? can it be sepsis?

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See MD: I would get this looked at, you probably have an infection there, possibly an abscess, if it is a recurring problem surgery might be needed. Sepsis could occur but would be a rare complication.

Question 9

sir my 8 month old child have complications since birth first he survived from sepsis, pneumonia and he is under treatment from neuro physician.

Accepted Answer

God Bless her/him: I am glad she/he over came 2 major infection. Also happy that he /she is able to get proper Medical care.
 Please continue to follow your doctor's advise. Wish him/her the best. You continue to have faith.

Question 10

my dad died of bowel injury sepsis septic shock. doc hid all and said dad had heart attack natural causes, pathologist in on it... public inquiry and

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This is a serious: allegation. I recommend that you report your concerns to your local medical society and/or the medical licensing board. They can initiate an independent investigation of your father's medical records and of his doctor's conduct and abilities.  While sadly this won't bring your father back, it may prevent harm to someone else in the future.

Dr. Anne

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I need to find a doctor to help me deal with post sepsis syndrome?

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If i think i have early signs of sepsis, will a few 500mg amoxicillin help until i can see a doctor in the morning?

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Hi doctor i'm a med. student and i've read in a lec. that sepsis can cause hypovolemic shock! can u explain the mechanism please regards?

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I had a toenail removed thursday i went to have dressing changed tday doctor said it got sepsis and it black and yellow in some areas how serious isit?

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What doc should we see if a an internist, a hematologist and an id havent found root cause for a high sed rate, and kappa lamda post sepsis, 12 wks?

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Is it dangerous to not go to my doctor to see what my liquid wet stinky cheesesmelling red belly button is caused? can it be sepsis?

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Sir my 8 month old child have complications since birth first he survived from sepsis, pneumonia and he is under treatment from neuro physician.

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My dad died of bowel injury sepsis septic shock. doc hid all and said dad had heart attack natural causes, pathologist in on it... public inquiry and

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