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Blood Poisoning is an illness due to an infectious agent or its toxin spreading through the bloodstream. The presence of bacteria in the blood is called bacteremia. Short bursts of low levels of bacteria in the blood usually do not cause problems....
Sepsis occurs when large numbers of infectious agents persist in the
bloodstream. Most commonly, bacteria enter the blood from an infection somewhere
in the body or on its surface. Infections with fungi and other parasites may
lead to sepsis as well...
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or
condition.
- Recent illness or hospital care
- Frail health due to extreme age
- Poorly functioning immune system due to:
- Cancer
Initial symptoms depend on the site of the infection. For example, with
pneumonia you would have a cough and shortness of breath. With a urinary tract
infection, you would have frequent urination and a burning sensation.
As the condition pr...
As the condition pr...
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a
physical exam. If sepsis is suspected, the doctor will try to find the source of
the infection.
Tests include:
Tests include:
- Several blood cultures to confirm the dia...
Sepsis requires aggressive treatment. Treatment is directed at the cause of
the initial infection, if this is identified.
Early treatment improves the chance of survival. Life-saving measures may be needed to stabilize breathing and heart f...
Early treatment improves the chance of survival. Life-saving measures may be needed to stabilize breathing and heart f...
It is not always possible to prevent Blood Poisoning. Avoiding IV drug
use will eliminate that potential source of sepsis and the possibility of other
serious infections (hepatitis and AIDS). Since most cases begin in the hospital,
health car...
Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used for centuries for feeding livestock. This probably is true in part because it is easy to grow, thrives in many varied climates throughout the world, and provides an excellent protein-rich food...
Alfalfa sprouts appear on many salad bars and in the grocerys produce section. Bulk powdered herb or capsules and tablets containing Alfalfa leaves or seeds are available in pharmacies and health food stores....
A typical dose of Alfalfa for tea is 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, steeped in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Tablets and capsules of whole Alfalfa or Alfalfa extracts should be taken according to the manufacturers recommendations. Certain p...
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Alfalfa is high in vitamin content, providing beta-carotene, vitamin B-complex, vitamins C, E, and K, and can be used as a nutritional supplement.However, keep in mind that high doses of Alfalfa may present some health risks (see Safety Issu...
Alfalfa in its various forms may present some health risks. Powdered alfalfa herb, Alfalfa sprouts, and alfalfa seeds all contain L-cavanine, a substance that may cause abnormal blood cell counts, spleen enlargement, or recurrence of lupus i...
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If you are taking warfarin (Coumadin), the high vitamin K content of alfalfa might make it less effective....
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