Sepsis Warning After Woman’s Quadruple Amputation
A 56-year-old woman survives sepsis after multiple cardiac arrests and quadruple amputation. Learn the symptoms, causes, and warning signs of this life-threatening condition.
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Sepsis Warning After Woman Undergoes Quadruple Amputation Following Rare Infection
Warning: This story discusses severe medical trauma that some readers may find distressing.
After spending 32 weeks in hospital, surviving multiple cardiac arrests, and undergoing a life-changing quadruple amputation, 56-year-old Manjit Sangha has finally returned home — defying the odds stacked against her.
Doctors had feared she would not survive. But this week, she walked (in spirit) out of Ward 9 at Moseley Hall Hospital in Birmingham to an emotional homecoming with her family in Penn, near the Wolverhampton–Staffordshire border.
Medical experts believe her devastating sepsis infection may have started from something as simple as a dog licking a small cut or scratch — a reminder of how quickly this condition can escalate.
Now, as she begins the long journey of recovery and rehabilitation, she is determined to raise awareness about the dangers of sepsis.
“It’s very difficult to explain,” she said. “Losing your hands and limbs in such a short period of time is life-changing. Sepsis is extremely serious and should never be taken lightly.”
What Is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that happens when the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. Instead of fighting the infection properly, the immune response begins to damage healthy tissues and vital organs.
According to the NHS, sepsis can be hard to recognise in its early stages. The UK Sepsis Trust estimates that around 50,000 people die each year in the UK due to sepsis-related complications.
Warning Signs of Sepsis in Adults
Symptoms may include:
* Slurred speech or confusion
* Extreme shivering or severe muscle pain
* Severe breathlessness
* Mottled, pale, or discoloured skin
* Reduced urine output
* Feeling extremely unwell
Medical professionals stress that early diagnosis and urgent treatment are critical for survival.
Manjit’s story is a powerful reminder that sepsis can affect anyone — regardless of age or health status. What may seem like a minor infection can rapidly turn life-threatening.
Health experts urge the public: if you suspect sepsis, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Awareness saves lives.
