Question 1

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 2

i had blood poisoning from a rotted tooth shoild i get all my other rotted teeth extracted before i get it again?

Accepted Answer

Rotten teeth: Any teeth that are hopeless and nonrestorable should be extracted. Why wait for trouble?

Question 3

how can you detect blood poisoning from abscessed teeth?

Accepted Answer

Sepsis: Here is some general information:
https://patient.info/health/sepsis-septicaemia-leaflet

As you can see it is an emergency so if there is any doubt about this possibility then you should present urgently to see a doctor or dentist licensed in your area.

Question 4

is there a test that can detect blood poisoning from abscessed teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: "blood poisoning" would usually mean that there is bacteria in the blood.  Blood tests can be performed that measure the number of white blood cells - elevated white blood cells is an indication of an infection.   

Bacteria in blood can be stained with specialized stains and be seen on a slide under a microscope and the blood can be cultured to identify bacteria.

Question 5

can broken teeth that bleed into the gums cause blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Long shot but yes: If your broken teeth get infected and you don't treat the infection, yes that can cause blood poisoning.

Question 6

what are symptoms of blood poisoning and diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

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

how long does it take for a tooth infection to turn in to blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

No specific time: If you have a tooth infection it can become quite serious if left unattended.  Pain, infection, swelling, complicated treatment, extraction, and in rare cases even death can occur.  Do not delay in getting treatment.  Call your dentist today.

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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