The Anonymous Widower

Do Coeliacs Suffer Badly From Sepsis?

As everybody seems to be getting this these days, I just had to ask Google AI the question in the title of this post.

This is the reply I received.

. Yes, individuals with celiac disease (CD) are at a modestly increased risk of developing sepsis, particularly pneumococcal sepsis, with studies showing a 1.6 to 2.6-fold higher risk of sepsis compared to the general population.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the relationship between celiac disease and sepsis:
Higher Risk of Specific Sepsis Types: The most significant risk is for pneumococcal sepsis (caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae), with some studies indicating a 2.5 to 3.9-fold increased risk.
Adult vs. Childhood Risk: The increased risk of sepsis is primarily, and in some studies solely, limited to individuals diagnosed with celiac disease in adulthood.
Cause – Hyposplenism: A major reason for this vulnerability is hyposplenism (reduced spleen function), which occurs in roughly 20% of patients with mild, controlled celiac disease, and up to 80% of those with untreated or complicated disease. The spleen is critical for fighting encapsulated bacteria like S. pneumoniae.
Other Potential Causes: Increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) and malnutrition, which are associated with active celiac disease, may also contribute to a higher risk of infection.
Sepsis Outcome: While celiac patients are more likely to get sepsis, studies indicate that celiac disease does not significantly influence the survival or prognosis once a patient has developed sepsis.
Prevention: Because of the heightened risk, many guidelines recommend that individuals with celiac disease receive the pneumococcal vaccine, particularly if they have not already received it.
Conclusion: Coeliacs do not necessarily suffer “badly” in terms of worse survival rates from sepsis.
I can go along with that. Especially, as I have received the pneumococcal vaccine.

February 12, 2026 Posted by | Artificial Intelligence, Health | , , | Leave a comment

Are There Some People Who Lose Their B12 Very Quickly?

Many years ago in Suffolk, I was sure, that my three-monthly B12-injection wasn’t done correctly.

It was by a trainee, so I told my GP and she may have repeated the injection. Perhaps the trainee missed the muscle or something?

I’m not sure, but I may have had a repeat injection.

I had another B12 injection about ten days ago and twice in the last two days, I have had symptoms that could be low B12 levels.

Yesterday at one point, I thought I was having a stroke, but a hot bath seemed to improve things.

I then found a Marks & Spencer Liver & Bacon meal-for-one and cooked it, but just eating the Liver & bacon.

I seemed to do the trick.

Today, coming home with shopping, my left leg was painful and so I asked Dr. Google AI for some advice.

I asked if “If  low B12 is connected to red feet” and received this answer.

Low vitamin B12 is strongly connected to foot issues, primarily causing peripheral neuropathy that manifests as burning sensations, numbness, tingling (“pins and needles”), and sometimes, color changes like redness, purple, or white due to reduced blood flow or nerve damage. It causes nerve damage, which can lead to painful or “burning” feet.

Key Connections Between B12 Deficiency and Foot Symptoms:

Peripheral Neuropathy: A, the lack of B12 damages the myelin sheath covering nerves, resulting in burning, numbness, or tingling in the feet.

Reduced Blood Flow/Color Changes: Deficiency can lead to, significantly colder feet that may appear red, white, or purple due to impaired circulation.

Painful Sensations: Often described as a burning feeling, which can make feet feel hot or tender.

Muscle Issues: Weakness, cramping, and poor coordination can affect mobility.

Note:

  1. I certainly had pins and needles in my hands, yesterday.

It certainly, looked to me that I might have had low B12.

 

February 12, 2026 Posted by | Artificial Intelligence, Food, Health | , , , , , , | 1 Comment