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What Is The Difference Between Blood Poisoning And Poison Ivy?
what are some signs of blood poisoning? I have either poison oak or ivy. It spread to my arms and neck but my legs are TERRIBLE! Especially my right foot which is almost purple from the rashes and swelling. Also, my right foot is almost 1 and a half times bigger than my left! The whole right leg is swelling and poofy. Do i have blood poisoning or is this just a symptom from poison ivy?
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A history of exposure to poison oak or ivy is the probable cause of allergic symptoms.
The rashes and swelling developing on legs is an allergic reaction to the poison oak or ivy.
This allergic reaction is different from blood poisoning.
The allergic reaction is mainly tissue reaction and not blood reaction.
You need to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and treatment of the allergic reaction.
Anti-histaminic is the group of drug used for treatment of alllergic reactions.
Consult your primary healthcare provider for further work up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
A history of exposure to poison oak or ivy is the probable cause of allergic symptoms.
The rashes and swelling developing on legs is an allergic reaction to the poison oak or ivy.
This allergic reaction is different from blood poisoning.
The allergic reaction is mainly tissue reaction and not blood reaction.
You need to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and treatment of the allergic reaction.
Anti-histaminic is the group of drug used for treatment of alllergic reactions.
Consult your primary healthcare provider for further work up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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