Question 1

my son has a strange rash that it perfectly symmetrical around his mouth, it looks like bruising but isnt.  how do i know its not blood poisoning or something serious.

Accepted Answer

See his doctor: Can't really tell you what's going on with your son, given your brief description, better see his primary doctor or dermatologist for evaluation, wish you both wellness

Question 2

what are symptoms of blood poisoning and diagnosis?

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Sepsis: The medical term for blood poisoning is sepsis which means an infection where microbes are in the blood. Fever, malaise, drenching sweats and chills are the typical symptoms and they are usually abrupt in onset. Diagnosis is with physical exam, white blood cell count and blood cultures as well as a strong suspicion that an infection is present.

Question 3

if you have blood poisoning from abscess tooth how long before you notice symptoms?

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Bacteremia and: Eventual septicemia are potential consequences, although septicemia is quite rare from an odontogenic abscess.  Signs & symptoms of bacteremia and "beyond" would be fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, body aches, feeling of malaise and lethargy, disorientation, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension, shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome/ failure.  Don't wait for symptoms - please get treatment.

Question 4

how do i know if i have blood poisoning?

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Really sick: In medicine, we typically call blood poisoning bacteremia or sepsis.  Symptoms include fast heart beat, fever and/or chills, faster breathing, shortness of breath, fatigue. A blood culture can diagnose blood poisoning.  Treatment of blood poisoning usually involves hospitalization.

Question 5

please tell me, could blood poisoning heal by itself?

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Get it treated.: If an infective agent travels to the blood stream and spreads, it could cause what is called sepsis. With sepsis the body is greatly challenged to fight the infection.  In severe cases the patient may go into multi-organ failure, shock, or even death.  Have it evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

could salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

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Yes: Salmonella is an occasional cause of blood infections, more often in those with weaker immune systems, kids and the elderly.It is better known as a cause of bloody diarrhea and some strains cause typhoid fever.

Question 7

what does blood poisoning on tattoos look like?

Accepted Answer

If you become: Septic from a tatoo infection - you will be dealing with systemic symptoms

Question 8

do you always get a fever when you get blood poisoning?

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Not necessarily: You usually get a fever with blood poisoning but oftentimes you don't, esp when you have an overwhelming infection which suppresses your immune system so you cannot mount the fever, or you are immunosuppressed to begin with - cancer, chemotherapy, aids, renal failure, immunosuppressive medications to name a few.

Question 9

what to do if i have blood poisoning from being cut with a nail?

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Get seen right away: Get seen right away, get prompt treatment with antibiotics, enough IV fluids. This is something you should not ignore.

Question 10

would an old person get blood poisoning if feces got into the wound?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, relatively frequently seen in bed bound patients that are incontinent and develop pressure ulcers.

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My son has a strange rash that it perfectly symmetrical around his mouth, it looks like bruising but isnt. how do i know its not blood poisoning or something serious.

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What are symptoms of blood poisoning and diagnosis?

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If you have blood poisoning from abscess tooth how long before you notice symptoms?

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How do i know if i have blood poisoning?

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Please tell me, could blood poisoning heal by itself?

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Could salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

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What does blood poisoning on tattoos look like?

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Do you always get a fever when you get blood poisoning?

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What to do if i have blood poisoning from being cut with a nail?

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Would an old person get blood poisoning if feces got into the wound?

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