India, Aug. 5 -- After the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrived at Perez Hilton's residence in response to reports of a TikTok video depicting acts of self-harm on Tuesday night, the celebrity blogger's mental health issues have drawn attention.

Videos reposted on social media appeared to show Hilton covered in what looked like blood and repeatedly harming himself with an object during the livestream.

After surviving a severe attack of sepsis earlier this year, some social media users are speculating that Hilton might be suffering from post-sepsis syndrome (PSS) due to the allegedly manic-like behavior.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. Without...