Question 1

if someone already had blood poisoning, what would happen if they got a tattoo?

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Tattoo risk: Reputable tattoo parlors use only new needles and practice sterile technique reducing your risk of blood born infections. However, getting tattoos increases your risk of hepatitis and sepsis since sterile practices are not uniformly followed.

Question 2

if someone already had blood poisoning , could it have happened if they got a tattoo ?

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Tattoo side effects: Tattoos can cause skin problems such as granulomas (red bumps caused by inflammation) and keloid scars, and they can provoke allergic reactions, making skin itch and break out. These allergic reactions can occur with no warning, years after you get your tattoo. Getting a tattoo also puts you in danger of getting diseases such as aids, tetanus, hepatitis b and hepatitis c, infections.

Question 3

what does blood poisoning on tattoos look like?

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

Question 4

tiny red line from tattoo, is this blood poisoning?

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See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 5

will i get blood poisoning from india ink i started bleeding and i was makings home made tattoo?

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Not smart: Infection is a real risk.  If you have pain, bleeding, swelling, red lines radiating from tattoo area, see physician or go to er immediately.

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

how do i know if i have blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

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 9

please tell me, could blood poisoning heal by itself?

Accepted Answer

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 10

could salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

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.

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What does blood poisoning on tattoos look like?

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Tiny red line from tattoo, is this blood poisoning?

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Will i get blood poisoning from india ink i started bleeding and i was makings home made tattoo?

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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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