Question 1

what are the long term affects from tss?

Accepted Answer

Toxic Shock Syndrome: With proper treatment, patients usually recover in two to three weeks.  If left untreated, it can be fatal.  It is very important to always be aware of how many tampons you use and assure they are all accounted for.

Question 2

how soon do tss symptoms appear?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: A sudden high fever.
    Low blood pressure (hypotension)
    Vomiting or diarrhea.
    A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your  
        palms and soles.
    Confusion.
    Muscle aches.
    Redness of your eyes, mouth and throat.
    Seizures.

Question 3

could all tss symptoms occur at once?

Accepted Answer

Toxic shock: We don't see toxic shock very often anymore even with prolonged retention of a tampon, but the symptoms occur at variable rates and severity.  Since TSS can cause death, it is probably best to get evaluated as soon as possible.  Maybe even going to the ER.

Question 4

what to do if i can have tss, how to know?

Accepted Answer

Very sick: Usually fever, very high &gt;102, rigors (not just chills like the flu), low blood pressure, low urine output. It progresses rapidly and can be life-threatening. It can come from an infection in the vagina that gets into the pelvis or from a rapidly spreading skin or soft tissue infection, that is extremely painful-not just a bit painful. Seek attention immediately.

Question 5

how to know if i have tss or is it just a bug?

Accepted Answer

Very sick: Usually fever, very high &gt;102, rigors (not just chills like the flu), low blood pressure, low urine output. It progresses rapidly and can be life-threatening. It can come from an infection in the vagina that gets into the pelvis or from a rapidly spreading skin or soft tissue infection, that is extremely painful-not just a bit painful. Seek attention immediately.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of tss & what should i do?

Accepted Answer

SXS: Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome can include: fever, low blood pressure, muscle pain, headache, loose stools, vomiting, rash, confusion and seizures. Get immediate medical care if you have tss symptoms.

Question 7

if you're developing tss, how long does it take to show symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Toxic Shock Syndrome: Onset is sudden, within hours, fever (39° to 40.5°C,   remains elevated), hypotension, a diffuse macular erythroderma, and involvement of at least 2 other organ systems. Use to be related to tampax.
Staphylococcal TSS is likely to cause vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, elevated CK, mucositis, hepatic damage, thrombocytopenia, and confusion. The staphylococcal TSS rash is more likely to desquamate.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of tss and approximately how long does it take to show the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

2-3 days: High fever (greater than 102° f [38.8° c])rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting).Sunburn-like rash that can be anywhere on the body, including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet , vomiting or diarrhea , severe muscle aches or weakneness, bright red coloring of the eyes, mouth, throat, and vagina, headache, confusion, disorientation, , seizures, headache, -2-3days.

Question 9

how does one get tss from using a tampon?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: When a tampon is left too long, bacteria, usually staph or strep can grow in the vagina. They'll make their way into the fallopian tubes and grow rapidly in the pelvis. Change tampons frequently and keep track of what's in there.

Question 10

what to do if left tampon in for 11 hours! tss?

Accepted Answer

Remove it ASAP.: Get med care for: high  fever,muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or rash of palms/ soles.

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