2. Chills
Whenever you develop a fever, it’s not uncommon to also experience chills. Chills are your body’s response to the fever; it’s an attempt to bring the temperature back down to normal. Therefore, if you develop a fever that is related to sepsis, it is not uncommon to also develop chills. However, just like a fever is a symptom that is commonly associated with several other medical conditions that are not nearly as severe, so are chills.
As a result, sepsis is often misdiagnosed in the early stages. If this condition isn’t treated in the early stages, the infection can spread and the condition will become worse, which can lead to worsening symptoms that have the potential to be life-threatening. If you’re experiencing a fever and chills and are at risk of sepsis a weakened immune system, chronic illness, have sustained a severe wound), a medical examination is crucial.
