Confusion and Altered Mental State, Low Blood Pressure and Gastrointestinal Symptoms
As necrotizing fasciitis worsens and gets systemic, you may start to develop confusion and an irregular mental state. It is important to pay adequate attention to this symptom because it is a sign of a critical stage of the infection and it requires urgent medical attention.
Necrotizing fasciitis can cause septic shock [6], a serious condition that is usually characterized by a reduction in blood pressure. It is a life-threatening symptom that should be treated immediately.
Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea and vomiting are common symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis. These symptoms usually occur due to the progressive spread of the infection to digestive organs. They also occur as an immune response to the infection and as an indicator of the body’s overall distress.