The name of the Tunisian artist Enas Al -Najjar topped the search engine “Google” in the last hours, after she passed away on Monday, as a result of her blood poisoning, as her death caused a sensation in the Arab community.
In the following lines, we highlight what blood poisoning is, its symptoms, and how to treat it.
What is blood poisoning?
Blood poisoning is one of the most dangerous diseases that occur when the infection or bacteria enter into the blood, as it causes the body’s interaction with infection, and therefore it is possible to damage the organs and tissues and then lead to coma and then death.
What are the causes of blood poisoning?
There are many causes that lead to blood poisoning, which we summarize for you:
1- Pneumonia.
2- Poisoning caused by insect bite.
3- The infection transmitted after dental dental or surgeries.
4- Infection during the medical catheter.
5- Exposed wounds or dermatitis.
Who are the people most vulnerable to blood poisoning?
The possibility of a person with blood poisoning in people with weak immunity, whether they suffer from cancer or HIV, along with the elderly and children.
Also, individuals who use narcotic substances are more likely to develop blood poisoning, as the disease can be transmitted through injection or during the treatment of teeth or surgeries.
Symptoms of blood poisoning
The symptoms of blood poisoning disease vary between cold sweating, fever, exhaustion, severe, general, and high heart rate.
In more serious cases such as Enas Al -Najjar, severe confusion and the spread of bloody spots on the skin and the failure of the organs appears, and although these symptoms are similar to influenza, early diagnosis of the disease is very important.
How is blood poisoning diagnosed?
Doctors usually diagnose blood poisoning by conducting a careful medical examination through laboratory tests such as kidney function tests and blood farm and measuring oxygen in the blood. MRI tests or CT scans can be performed or the work of radial images to discover the source of infection.
How to treat blood poisoning
Cases of blood poisoning are required to expedite the hospitalization. Initially, the patient is given antibiotic through the vein to inhibit the spread of bacteria in the blood, and in serious cases, the patient is taken to intensive care and support the person with oxygen to maintain the health of organs and blood pressure.
