New Delhi, May 15 -- Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body's extreme response to infection. It causes widespread inflammation, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.

Thanks to modern medicine, survival rates have improved dramatically. But for many who survive, the battle isn't over when they leave hospital. Instead, they enter a new and often overlooked phase of recovery marked by lingering, life-altering effects.

Post-sepsis syndrome (PSS) affects up to half of all sepsis survivors and can persist for months or even years. It's a complex mix of physical, cognitive and psychological symptoms. People may seem physically recovered yet struggle with overwhelming fatigue, chronic pain, muscle weak...