What are the symptoms of cytokine storm?

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What are the symptoms of cytokine storm?

Cytokine release syndrome symptoms can range from mild and flu-like to severe and life-threatening. They may include:

  • Fever.
  • Chills.
  • Tiredness.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Headaches.
  • Cough.
  • Low blood pressure.
  • Joint pain.
  • Muscle pain.
  • Skin rash.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Confusion (delirium).
  • Dizziness.
  • Difficulty swallowing.
  • Swelling (edema).

Specific symptoms can vary depending on what body systems CRS affects. For example, if CRS affects your heart, you could have an increased heart rate, reduced heart function or an irregular heartbeat. If CRS affects your lungs, you could develop cough or shortness of breath. CRS may affect multiple organ systems at once, which can result in possible organ failure and death.

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