10 Signs You May Be Dealing With A Blood Infection

10. Shock

Mayo Clinic describes shock as ‘a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body.’ Moreover, shock can occur due to a number of different reasons, such as trauma, blood loss, heatstroke, poisoning, severe infections, and many other things. When this occurs, the organs don’t get the adequate amount of oxygen or blood they need to work properly. Some symptoms of shock also include lightheadedness, chest pain, confusion, shallow breathing, irregular heartbeat, and others. When blood infections are left untreated, they can cause the body to go into septic shock, which means the toxin-releasing bacteria has caused very low blood flow which can be life threatening, requiring patients to seek out immediate intensive care before it can lead to death.