Sepsis expert shares red flag symptoms of disease that kills five every hour

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Sepsis isn’t just a disease, it's the body’s response to an infection and can affect anyone, of any age, of any ethnicity, with or without underlying health conditions.It is a common condition that has been covered in television often - mostly in soap operas - and can affect anyone at any time.However, many people don't understand the severity of the disease, as charity UK Sepsis Trust states that at least five people die every hour in the UK with sepsis and at least 44,000 people die of sepsis each year in the UK.Around 2,000 children each year develop sepsis in the UK and there are more than 150,000 cases of sepsis in children each year.

An expert has shared some red flag symptoms of sepsis in both adults and children, ahead of World Sepsis Day on September 13.Looking out for symptoms is extremely important, so what should you be looking out for?

Sarah Coles, a medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, has outlined the symptoms of sepsis in adults and children.Read on below to find out more.UK Sepsis Trust sets out the following signs to watch out for and advise to seek urgent medical attention if any develop:If you begin to spot any of these symptoms, it is a medical emergency and you should see a doctor for treatment right away.With children, the signs may be a bit different, and you should be watching out for the general symptoms as well as these.

The sepsis symptoms you may spot in children include:Fast breathingHaving a fit or convulsionThey look mottled, bluish or paleA rash that doesn’t fade when you press itThe child is very lethargic and difficult to wakeThey feel abnormally cold to touchAlso, parents and guardians should look out if their kids have vomited repeatedly, aren't feeding properly, or haven't