👉 Skepsis is a medical condition characterized by an unusual and rapid increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. This condition can occur when your body is unable to respond properly to stress or illness, leading to a high risk of death. In severe cases, it can cause organ failure and even death. The exact causes of skepsis are not fully understood, but the underlying mechanism appears to be related to a malfunction in the heart's electrical system. Sickle cells (red