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Here's a bullet-point summary of Post-Sepsis Syndrome (PSS) — a condition affecting many sepsis survivors:

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🩺 Post-Sepsis Syndrome (PSS) – Summary

🔹 What is it?

• A set of physical, psychological, and cognitive symptoms that persist after a person recovers from sepsis.

• Affects up to 50% of sepsis survivors, especially those who were critically ill.

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🔹 Common Physical Symptoms

• Chronic fatigue

• Muscle and joint pain

• Shortness of breath

• Sleep disturbances

• Loss of appetite or weight loss

• Organ dysfunction (e.g., kidney or liver issues)

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🔹 Psychological Symptoms

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Mood swings, emotional instability

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🔹 Cognitive Effects

• Memory problems

• Difficulty concentrating ("brain fog")

• Reduced mental sharpness and slower thinking

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🔹 Risk Factors

• Older age

• Prolonged ICU stay

• Pre-existing health conditions

• Severity of sepsis episode

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🔹 Recovery & Management

• Multidisciplinary care: doctors, therapists, psychologists

• Physical rehabilitation: gradual reconditioning

• Mental health support: therapy, medication if needed

• Patient education and family support crucial

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🔹 Long-Term Outlook

• Recovery can take months or years

• Some may never fully return to pre-sepsis health

• Early intervention improves outcomes

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