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Tampax Regular Tampons – pack of 20
TSS can occur anytime during menstruation or shortly thereafter. It can rapidly progress from flu-like symptoms to a serious illness that can be fatal. The warning signs of TSS are listed below, but all of them may not be present:
- High fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash that looks like sunburn
- Dizziness
- Muscle aches
- Fainting or near fainting when standing up
- Skin peeling may occur in later stages of the illness.
If you have one or more of these symptoms, you must immediately:
- Remove Tampon
- Seek medical attention
- Tell your doctor if you have been using a tampon and are concerned about TSS
- If you had TSS once you can get it again. You should talk to your doctor before using tampons if you have had symptoms of TSS in the past.
Toxic Shock Syndrom (TSS) is a rare but serious illness. It is caused by the toxins produced by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus which is commonly found in the nose and vagina. TSS can occur in men, women and children. Approximately one-half of the cases occur in menstruating women and girls. Menstrual TSS is associated with tampon use. It is more likely to occur in teenage girls and women under 30 than in older women. Early recognition and treatment of the symptoms are importantYou can reduce the risk of menstrual TSS by using a pad instead of a tampon at least once each day during your menstrual period and by using the tampon with the minimum absorbency required to meet your needs.
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