The Obvious Risk Factors & Causes Of Sepsis

Kidney Infection

Yes, you saw this one coming, didn't you? Men, kidney infections are a huge risk factor for sepsis! They have many, many causes, like UTIs spreading to your kidneys, kidney surgery, using a catheter, and something blocking your urinary tract. There's good news, though. Men, women are at a higher risk of kidney infections than you. Win! You know the symptoms, obviously. Here's a refresher: painful peeing, cloudy pee, blood or pus in your pee, and lots of pain. That pain? It happens in your back, side, groin, and abdomen. You'll want to keep a sharp eye out for needing to pee a lot, fever, and chills.

Your doc's going to use urine and blood tests to help you out. These spot the bacteria and diagnose your kidney infection. You'll sometimes need imaging studies too, obviously. Once they know what's up, your doc can treat you with the best treatments. Yes, the best treatments! You'll get antibiotics, and when it's really, really bad, the hospital is here to save you! If you keep getting them? You're going to need more help, like checking for abnormalities in your urinary tract or another condition!