what is a ceptic infection and how do you get it?

Question

i know a lady who got one in her bone joints and it crippled her she has been like that for a year drs. say maybe another year and she will walk.She doesnt understand how she got it , she is a diabetic.

Answer 1

HELLO!!!

DEFINITION
What is septic arthritis?

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. The infection usually reaches the joints though the bloodstream, although some joints may become infected due to an injection, surgery, or injury. Different bacteria and viruses can infect a joint and usually are associated with a person's age. The following types of infectious organisms have been associated with septic arthritis:

* staphylococci (common bacteria that often cause skin infections)
* Haemophilus influenzae (bacteria that can infect the larynx, trachea, and bronchi)
* gram-negative bacilli (a group of bacteria, including Escherichia coli, or E. coli)
* gonococci (bacteria that causes gonorrhea)
* streptococci (a group of bacteria that can lead to a wide variety of diseases)

The most prevalent sites of infection include the following:

* knee
* hip
* ankle
* elbow
* wrist
* shoulder
* pelvis

Most infections affect only one joint.
What is a joint?
Joints are the areas where two bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. Joints consist of the following:

* cartilage - at the joint, the bones are covered with cartilage (a connective tissue), which is made up of cells and fibers and is wear-resistant. Cartilage helps reduce the friction of movement.

* synovial membrane - a tissue called the synovial membrane lines the joint and seals it into a joint capsule. The synovial membrane secretes synovial fluid (a clear, sticky fluid) around the joint to lubricate it.

* ligaments - strong ligaments (tough, elastic bands of connective tissue) surround the joint to give support and limit the joint's movement.

* tendons - tendons (another type of tough connective tissue) on each side of a joint attach to muscles that control movement of the joint.

* bursas - fluid-filled sacs, called bursas, between bones, ligaments, or other adjacent structures help cushion the friction in a joint.

* synovial fluid - a clear, sticky fluid secreted by the synovial membrane.

* femur - the thigh bone.

* tibia - the shin bone.

* patella - the knee-cap.

* meniscus - a curved part of cartilage in the knees and other joints.

What causes septic arthritis?
Many different types of bacteria can cause septic arthritis, as noted above. The most common type of bacteria is called Staphylococcus aureus, also referred to as S. aureus.

The bacteria can enter the body in a variety of ways. The most common routes of entry include the following:

* infection that spreads from another source inside the body, such as ear infections (this is the most common source of septic arthritis).

* infected wounds

* open fractures, or bones that penetrate through the skin

* foreign object penetrating the skin

* trauma

What are the symptoms of septic arthritis?

The most common joints affected by septic arthritis are the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. The following are the most common symptoms of septic arthritis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

* fever
* joint pain, usually severe
* joint swelling
* redness in the affected area
* warmth around the infected area
* limited use of the affected extremity
* guarding or protecting the affected area to prevent it from being touched or seen
* other symptoms of illness, such as vomiting, sore throat, and/or headache

Symptoms of septic arthritis may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
BEING DIABETIC COMPLICATES THE CONDITION .
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Answer 2

Sepsis (note spelling) IS infection, massive infection. And yes, I agree with the other person, that being diabetic, especially an uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetic, will make one vulnerable to any infection. To understand how this can be, you have to understand how diabetes affects the blood and blood vessels. I know nothing of this lady's diabetes history but if she's had a long history of it, she may have injured herself without realizing it and without feeling it and the injury has over time advanced to sepsis.

Answer 3

Being diabetic it makes it harder for one to fight infection. Being ceptic is like being poisoned. But you can usually treat cepsis with antibotics. bed rest and take it easy after that. happy recovery!

Answer 4

I think you are referring to 'sepsis' (or septic shock). According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepsis, "Sepsis (in Greek Σήψις, putrefaction) is a serious medical condition, resulting from the immune response to a severe infection. Septicaemia is sepsis of the bloodstream caused by bacteremia, which is the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. The term septicaemia is also used to refer to sepsis in general."

"Related Conditions/Complications

-Infection is the invasion of normally sterile host tissues by a microbial pathogen.
-Bacteraemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood. Bacteraemia can occur in sepsis and other serious diseases such as infective endocarditis, but it may also be a harmless and transient condition.
-Septic joint is an infection of a joint; it is associated with bacteremia and trauma.
-Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) can be the result of sepsis
-Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) leading to acute renal failure, can be the result of hypoperfusion of the kidneys in sepsis (i.e. not enough blood gets to the kidney and they stop working properly)
-Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm; it can be the result of sepsis.
-Ileus or ischemic colitis can be the result (hypoperfusion) or cause of sepsis
-Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome can be the result of sepsis
-Meningitis, infection of the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, can be a complication or cause of sepsis
-Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone; it can be the cause or result of sepsis
-Endocarditis, infection of the inner surface of heart which is in contact with blood, can also be a complication or cause of sepsis
-Pyaemia- causes abscesses"

Answer 5

Given your medical history you need to be at the doctors office not online asking for advice. Go to the hospital now!