What is septic shock?

Septic shock is a serious medical condition caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of infection and sepsis, though the microbe may be systemic or localized to a particular site. It can cause multiple organ failure and death.

How do members experience septic shock?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with septic shock*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for septic shock*

Who has septic shock on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 1
40s 3
50s 9
60s 3
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 19