Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening condition that bacteria are taking place in the body and releasing harmful toxic substances.
It is often associated with tampan usage in young women, but it can affect any person of any age - including men and children.
T.SS becomes very quick and can be fatal if there is no immediate treatment. But if it is diagnosed and treated, most people will recover completely.
Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome
The symptoms of TSS suddenly start and get worse quickly.
Symptoms may include:
High temperature (fever) of 39 C (102.2 F) or above
Symptoms like flu, such as headache, cold, muscular pain, one sore throat and cough
Feeling and getting sick
Diarrhea
Burst like a massive sunburn
the whites of the eyes, lips and tongue turning a bright red
dizziness or fainting
breathing difficulties
confusion
drowsiness
Sometimes you may also get a wound on your skin where the bacteria comes in your body, but it is not always there and it can not get infected.
When to get medical advice
TS is a medical emergency.
Although these symptoms can be caused by any other illness other than TS, but if you combine these symptoms, it is important to contact your GP, local hour hour service or NHS 111 as soon as possible.
It is very impossible that you have TSS, but these symptoms should not be ignored.
If you have severe symptoms or your symptoms are getting worse, then immediately go to your nearest accident and emergency (A & E) department for your ambulance or call 999.
If you are wearing a tampon, remove it immediately. Tell your doctor also whether you are using Tampon, have recently suffered a burn or a skin injury, or if you have skin infection like boil.
If your GP or doctor suspects that you have TS, you will be sent to the hospital immediately.
Treatment for toxic shock syndrome
If you have TSS, you will need to get admitted to the hospital and you may need treatment in an intensive care unit.
Treatments may include:
- Antibiotics to treat infection
- In some cases, immunoglobulins (pure antibodies removed from pure blood donated by many people) from the pool can also be given to fight infection
- oxygen to help with breathing
- fluids to help prevent dehydration and organ damage
- medication to help control blood pressure
- dialysis if the kidneys stop functioning
- in severe cases, surgery to remove any dead tissue – rarely, it may be necessary to amputate the affected area
Most people will start to feel better within a few days, but it may be several weeks before they're well enough to leave hospital.
Preventing toxic shock syndrome
The following measures can help reduce your risk of TSS:
Treat the wounds and burn them quickly and seek medical advice if you develop signs of infection such as inflammation, redness and pain
Always use a tampon with the lowest absorption appropriate for your menstrual flow
Optional tampon with a sanitary towel or panty liner during your period
Wash your hands before and after putting a tampon
Change Tampon regularly - as often as directed at the pack (usually at least every four to eight hours)
Never put more than one tampon at a time
When using a tampon at night, insert fresh tampon before going to bed and remove it when awake
Remove a tampon at the end of your period
when using female barrier contraception, follow the manufacturer's instructions about how long you can leave it in
It's a good idea to avoid using tampons or female barrier contraception if you've had TSS before.
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