Cytokine release syndrome

So, sometimes when you get sick, your body needs to fight off the germs and viruses that are making you feel bad. It does this by sending out special chemicals called cytokines that help your immune system attack the bad guys.

But sometimes, your body can go a little overboard and release too many cytokines all at once. It's like if you turned on the faucet really high and the water started overflowing from the sink - there's just too much of it!

When this happens, it can make you feel really sick. Your body might have a fever, feel achy, and your blood pressure might even drop. This is called cytokine release syndrome.

It's kind of like your immune system is trying to fight off a whole army all at once, but it ends up causing too much damage to your own body in the process.

Doctors can help by giving you medicine that can slow down the release of cytokines or block them from doing too much damage. That way, your body can still fight off the bad guys, but without hurting itself too much.