Is Toxic Shock Syndrome Sneaking Up on You? The Shocking Signs You Can’t Ignore (And How to Stay Safe)
Treatment for toxic shock syndrome
The first step to treating toxic shock syndrome is to remove the device – if any – that caused your infection. This could be a tampon, contraceptive device or nasal packing.
Treatment for TSS varies based on what your doctor was able to discover during diagnosis to treat your specific symptoms and stop the infection. Based on your symptoms, your doctor may recommend:
- Antibiotics administered intravenously to fight infection and control bacteria growth
- Surgical cleaning for treating infected wounds
- Heart medication to treat low blood pressure
- Oxygen for treating respiratory issues
- Dialysis to treat kidney failure
- Fluids administered intravenously to prevent shock and organ damage
How to prevent TSS: 4 tips for wearing tampons safely
Toxic shock syndrome and its connection to tampons isn’t anything new. It was discovered in the late 1970s when highly absorbent tampons were widely used. Since then, manufacturers have changed how they make tampons. Because most – if not all – tampon brands now offer multiple absorbency options, tampon-related TSS has declined. While TSS may be rare, it’s still important to know how you can prevent it.
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