TSS
Written by Jane Carrasco
If You Think You Have Toxic Shock Syndrome
Get Help Immediately
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
There are two types of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
They are:
1. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) was originally linked to the use of tampons, but is now also known to be associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods. It is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. The bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus are naturally found within the human body, under certain conditions, the bacteria can multiply leading to toxic shock.
Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) may include:
# sudden high fever
# a faint feeling
# watery diarrhea
# headache
# muscle aches
2. Infection can also be caused bacteria entering the body at vulnerable times, such as after a wounds or surgery, making not just women victims of this condition. This second type of related infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is caused by streptococcus bacteria.
Symptoms of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, or STSS may include:
# vomiting
# high fever
# a rapid drop in blood pressure
# headache
# watery diarrhea
# sore throat
# muscle aches
# within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears
# redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth
Just Remember,
WHAT GOES IN, MUST COME OUT!!
Rely Tampons And TSS
In the late 1979s and into early 1980, there was a Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) epidemic that swept the nation leaving it's detestation with over 1000 women who were positively diagnosed and killing 55. Women who experienced onset of illness did so within a week of their periods.
The outbreak of Toxic Shock Syndrome, caused by Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium whose toxins are amplified by several synthetic fibers that were being used in tampons to increase absorbency. The epidemic caused a frenzy and studies concluded that women who used a Rely tampon, made by Proctor & Gamble, had a substantially greater chance of developing TSS than other tampon users.
Rely was not the only tampon responsible, but it played a major roll. It consisted of polyester foam a special type of highly absorbent cellulose and the higher the absorbency level, the higher the risk. Proctor & Gamble pulled their product from the shelves and competing manufacturers of tampons made from other super absorbent materials began removing them as well.
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This combination is no longer used in tampons today they are much less absorbent than the super absorbent tampon of the 1980's. The FDA required that updated labels advising women of tampon use and link to Toxic Shock Syndrome. The risks are greatly reduced that if you use a tampon today, you will get TSS, but there is still a chance it could happen.
Since a typical woman uses more than 11,500 tampons in her lifetime, even small traces of dioxin may add up. Always remember to remove your tampons, diaphragms, sponges, cervical ring and cervical cap according to the directions. If you think you suffer from any symptoms associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome, see a doctor right away.
Disclaimer
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. The content provided is intended strictly for informational purposes to help patient understanding of medical terms and conditions.
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. The content provided is intended strictly for informational purposes to help patient understanding of medical terms and conditions.
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