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What Do I Do When Symptoms Consist Of Vomiting, Loss Of Bladder Control And Low Blood Pressure?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Feb 2022
Question: Symptoms consist of vomiting, loss of bladder control, blood pressure 77 over 35 and physically collapsing where she can not get herself up off the floor. Presently placed in ICU with antibiotic drip. Female 68 years old. Ten years ago had an aortic valve replaced, aortic aneurysm removed and pacemaker placed. What are the possibilities?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Urinary tract infection progressing to septicemia

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The symptoms she experienced is most likely indicative of underlying urinary tract infection which has progressed to septicemia. Septicemia occurs due to the infection spreading into the blood stream.
Septicemia requires treatment with antibiotics in an intensive care setting. You can also discuss her diagnosis and her response to antibiotics with the treating physician. Once she responds to antibiotics, her blood pressure and general health will be restored to normal.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr. Lekshmi
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What Do I Do When Symptoms Consist Of Vomiting, Loss Of Bladder Control And Low Blood Pressure?

Brief Answer: Urinary tract infection progressing to septicemia Detailed Answer: Hello, The symptoms she experienced is most likely indicative of underlying urinary tract infection which has progressed to septicemia. Septicemia occurs due to the infection spreading into the blood stream. Septicemia requires treatment with antibiotics in an intensive care setting. You can also discuss her diagnosis and her response to antibiotics with the treating physician. Once she responds to antibiotics, her blood pressure and general health will be restored to normal. Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification Regards Dr. Lekshmi