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Question

does anybody know what that tampoon related desiese is? what does it do and should i be concerned?

Answer 1

TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

Answer 2

TSS- toxic shock sydrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but it is now also known to be associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods. In rare cases, TSS has resulted from wounds or surgery incisions where bacteria have been able to enter the body and cause the infection.

The symptoms of TSS include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. If your child has these symptoms, it's important to call your child's doctor right away.

There are steps you can take to prevent TSS. Hand washing can play an important role in guarding against TSS. And if your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should understand what precautions she can take to prevent this infection.

What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
There are actually two different types of this condition. Toxic shock syndrome, which is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, has been associated with the use of tampons. (TSS was initially linked to a particular brand of tampons, which have since been taken off the market.) Although the exact connection is still not clear, researchers suspect that certain types of high-absorbency tampons provided a moist, warm home where the bacteria could thrive.

Although TSS usually occurs in menstruating women, it can affect anyone who has any type of staph infection, including pneumonia, abscess, skin or wound infection, a blood infection called septicemia, or a bone infection called osteomyelitis.

A related infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is caused by streptococcus bacteria. Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of injured skin, such as cuts and scrapes, surgical wounds, and even chickenpox blisters. It almost never follows a simple streptococcus throat infection (strep throat).

Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome from staphylococcus starts suddenly with vomiting, high fever (temperature at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit [38.8 degrees Celsius]), a rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting), watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. Within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears. There also may be bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth (and vagina in females). After that, broken blood vessels may appear on the skin. Other symptoms may include: confusion or other mental changes; decreased urination; fatigue and weakness; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing.

Answer 3

TSS- Toxic Shock Syndrome.

It is a potentially fatal thing. You need to be aware of those symptoms. Look on the inside of your tampon package and there should be an inser to tell you what you symptoms are and what you should do if you think that you have this. If so, go to the emergency room ASAP!! You can die from this. Also, try not to wear tampons all the time. Switch to a pad every now and again to lessen your risks.

GL!

Answer 4

I believe you mean TSS or Toxic Shock Syndrome. It usually occurs only when you leave your tampon in for too long. If you change it at least once a day, you are fine.

Answer 5

i have used tampons for about 3 years or longer and have had no troubles...toxic shock syndrome...it explains it on the instructions in the package...you should only be concerned if you leave the tampon in too long...some symptoms can be fever, feeling like you are going to faint and watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches...but these could be anything else also...hope it helps.

Answer 6

I think you're talking about Toxic Shock Syndrome. (TSS)

That only occurs in women that leave their tampon in too long and the vaginal wall is dry.

The newer tampons today have pretty much alleved that possibility. You shouldn't worry.

It is practicly unheard of these days.

Answer 7

its called toxic shock syndrome and there should be paper in the box of tampons that tells you the risks and all that good stuff and its when you leave a tampon in too long and maybe you should go to the doc dont be embaressed its your life your talkin bout here

Answer 8

its call tss its very rare. symptoms usually start with a fever,and the main cause for this is forgetting to take your tampon out or using the wrong absorbancy here is a link that will give you more information

Answer 9

Toxic Shock Syndrome, TSS. You should not leave them in too long. 8 hours is way too long, but in reality is still not good to leave them in longer than 6 hours. Read your leaflett in your tampon box.

Answer 10

TSS - one symptom is you get a fever. But the only way it can happen is if you leave your tampon in too long. It's very very rare.

Answer 11

THC LOL thats the chemical in POT...its called TSS