MRSA - Low Blood Pressure

MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) infections can cause a number of symptoms. One of which is low blood pressure. Ideally, MRSA should be avoided by building up your immune system and taking preventive measures. When early detection of the infection doesn’t occur and treatment isn’t received, the infection can spread throughout your body causing more serious symptoms like low blood pressure. A drop in blood pressure can occur when standing up from sitting or lying down or it can occur while eating.

Low Blood Pressure Causes

Low blood pressure (hypotension) is when blood pressure falls below normal ranges or lower than 90-60 systolic. What is “normal’ for an individual, is taken into consideration when diagnosing low blood pressure. Some people show symptoms of low blood pressure when there is a change of 20 mm hg. Low blood pressure is not only caused by a MRSA infection. Other causes include the following:

  • Pregnancy (especially in last trimester)
  • Heart problems (low heart rate, heart valve, etc.)
  • Endocrine problems (thyroid, blood sugar, etc.)
  • Dehydration (common in summer)
  • Blood loss (including from heavy menstrual flow)
  • Severe infection (MRSA and other types of infection)
  • Allergic reaction (severe)
  • Malnutrition (lack of nutrients)
  • Medications (known side effects)

MRSA And Low Blood Pressure

Septicemia is when a severe infection enters the blood stream. When MRSA is not diagnosed early and when treatment isn’t received, the infection can spread and enter the blood stream. When there is a life threatening drop in blood pressure due to septicemia, it is referred to as septic shock. Low blood pressure can lead to organ failure and is a serious symptom that should not be ignored. It may be caused by MRSA induced toxic shock syndrome, where toxins from MRSA bacteria are released into the blood stream. Someone with other health issues are more likely to have severe complications from a MRSA infection. To prevent low blood pressure when you have a MRSA infection, be sure to get treatment early and complete treatment as directed.

MRSA, Low Blood Pressure, And Treatment

Treating the MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) infection will be the first thing to treat for the long term fix of low blood pressure. The type of MRSA bacteria will need to be identified to be able to properly and effectively treat. Depending on the severity and other symptoms present, it may be treated in a hospital. MRSA is treated with antibiotics. A wound may be treated early with topical antibiotics to avoid the spread of MRSA in the body and to others.

Complications Of MRSA Related To Low Blood Pressure

When blood pressure drops due to a septic infection from MRSA or other causes, the oxygen in the body will be reduced. When blood is not reaching organs efficiently, like when there is low blood pressure, it can cause the organs to be deficient in oxygen and nutrients needed to function properly. This can cause organ failure and organ damage. To avoid this, blood pressure should be monitored often while a sever MRSA infections is present.

Finding a healthcare professional that has experience with severe cases of MRSA will be helpful in treating the infection.

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