I've been looking everywhere I can and I still don't know what to do. I accidentally left a tampon in for 12-13 hours. All these sites tell me what can happen, but none tell me what to do. What should I do? I just got out of the shower and cleaned myself really well down there.
2007-06-25 06:22:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Firstly, Don't worry. Contact your doctor if you start to get any symptoms:
"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."
"Signs of TSS: Look for fever; rash (especially a rash that looks like sunburn); nausea and vomiting; watery diarrhea; confusion or other mental changes; and decreased urination. If your daughter uses tampons, ask her to tell you immediately if she notices any unusual vaginal discharge, especially if it smells strange or bad. Most of the time that will be due to other causes, but no matter the cause, it still rates evaluation. "
You can also call your doctor, and tell her what happened.
Remember: TSS is VERY rare, so chances are you will be fine. Just don't do it again!
2007-06-25 06:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing to be scared about unless you are having symptoms of an infection or toxic shock syndrome the best thing you did was hurry to take it out and clean yourself so unless you get weird symptoms. there should be an insert in your tampon box about TSS umm... If it was left in that long because you were asleep I would suggest you wear a pad to bed instead
2007-06-25 14:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by jennellington@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, it happens!
In this day and age, tampons are alot safer and Toxic Shock Syndrome is far less common.
If you get a headache, feel dizzy or ill, THEN go to the doctor; otherwise, you will be just fine.
2007-06-25 13:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by redsquirrelpooka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be okay. Just change ASAP (sounds like you did that) and make sure to see a doctor if you start to feel sick (fever, vomiting, etc.).
This should help: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/toxic_shock.html
2007-06-25 13:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by dirvin7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be nothing wrong, but see your GYN for a check up to make sure there isn't an infection there.
Good luck!
2007-06-25 13:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by Angela M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GET IT OUT... if you don't it will cause and infection...u might be able to cock your leg up on the toilet and try and get it with your own fingers..if not go to your doctor /gyn....asap... it might be embarrassing but believe me your not the first...
2007-06-25 13:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by iggyxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it out as soon as possible before infection occurs.
2007-06-25 14:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by LisaLee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be fine. if you start noticing symptoms of tss (toxic shock system) go to the docter immediatly.
2007-06-25 13:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by sup shelby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toxic shock syndrome.. if you're not having symptoms you're fine.
2007-06-25 13:28:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be fine call your local Dr.
2007-06-25 13:27:02 · answer #10 · answered by the_bestsinger 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋