WhitneyWhat is Toxic Shock Syndrome
August 2nd 2009 12:50
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Toxic shock syndrome is more common for women on their period, but it can affect men, children, and postmenopausal women as well considering that TSS risk factors include skin wounds, surgery, as well as the staph and strep bacteria.
Signs of Toxic Shot Syndrome
The signs of TSS can develop quickly and suddenly. Common signs of toxic shock syndrome can include:
* A sudden high fever
* Low blood pressure
* Vomiting or diarrhea
* A rash resembling a sunburn, on palms and soles, which can lead to peeling after a week or so
* Confusion
* Muscle aches
* Redness of your eyes, mouth and throat
* Seizures
* Headaches
If you experience the above symptoms while on your period or have just completed your period, you want to seek aid of a doctor. Make sure to tell the doctor how long you have had the symptoms. If you used or are using tampons or you have a skin or wound infection, it is very important to seek medical assistance if you have any of the above symptoms that are out of the ordinary for your body and persist longer than usual.
Treatment
Toxic shock syndrome can be treated if you catch the signs early enough, but remember that preventing toxic shock syndrome is simpler and better for your body.
When treating TSS, the doctor will most likely put you in the hospital and a series of antibiotics and other supportive treatment depending on what symptoms you are experiencing.
If your blood pressure starts to drop, then you'll need medications to stabilize it. You may need fluids to treat dehydration. You may also need dialysis if your kidneys start to fail in result of a combination of the staph or strep bacteria and hypotension (low blood pressure).
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