i just started wearing tampons and.?!
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just got a yeast infection is that normal? is that what caused it?? what is TSS??
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Make sure you only wear tampons as long as the box says, and do not wear tampons when your flow is light. Use a pad.
toxic shock syndrome
n. Abbr. TSS
An acute infection characterized by high fever, a sunburnlike rash, vomiting, and diarrhea, followed in severe cases by shock, that is caused by a toxin-producing strain of the common bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, occurring chiefly among young menstruating women who use vaginal tampons
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I used to wear tampons now I don't and I am free from any problem that been 14 years ago with out tampons
TSS is toxic shock syndrome-- if you have get some help right away!! it is rare but very serious it comes from using a tampon-- as your mom about your yeast infection and try some unscented or a different brand of tampons!!
tss is toxic schock syndrom. it can cause yeast infections.
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oh come on, that's way more information than I need to know
Yeast infections can be caused by a lot of things--- if you have been sick lately and the doctor gave you an antibiotic, that could do it for sure! It is probably not related to using tampons but you should go to the doctor because the over-the-counter medications take forever to work! As for TSS. every box of tampons has a little pamphlet inside so you can read everything about it right there!
It is possibly the brand of tampon you were using. I would try another kind and talk to your doctor about it. I doubt you have TSS because yeast infections are not a symptom of it. TSS is caused when you leave a tampon in for an extended period of time. Basically your body become infected by the bacteria growing on your menstrual blood on the tampon (not very pleasant). So just remember to change them frequently! Best of luck with your "womanly thing".
TSS is toxic shock syndrome and its a bacterial infection you get if you're not careful and change your tampon regularly. I don't know if a yeast infection can be caused by a tampon or not, but its not abnormal for a female to get yeast infections. I don't use tampons, personally. I prefer pads. But I'd keep wearing them until you are certain that you don't like them or that is what caused your yeast infection. Also, you might want to speak with your doctor.
don't stick anything up your vagina that shouldn't be up there, and use pure cotton pads, that will solve the problem, tampons are filled with chemicals not healthy for the body.
well this could be dependent on how long you keep them in at one time. make sure you switch them frequently. they say up to 8 hours but to be safe i personally switch every 4 hours. tss is toxic shock syndrome. it happens when you keep your tampon is kept in for to long. it is deadly. you can find out all about it if you get pearl tampons they have a piece of paper telling you the facts you need to know. i hope i was of some help to you!
that is not very normal get some cream for yeat infection and eat some yougort. that helps to. tss is toxic shock syndrome. u can get that if u leave a tampon in too long. u should change a tampon every 3-6 hours and a pad every 2-4 hours depending on your flow. do not sleep with a tampon. that is how ppl get tss. and it can sometimes get stuck. there is a wonderful website it's perfect it has everything u need to know. it is called
beinggirl.com go there and u will learn everything u need to know
good luck!!
also when u go to beinggirl.com look for questions on yeast infection. if there are not any.then ask one.
i hope this helps.
I'm 35 and have always worn tampons,and have never gotten a yeast infection from them,however do not wear the perfumed smelly one's,anything with a fragrance can cause a yeast infection. TSS is a fatal disease that women can get from using tampons,especially if your keeping them in far to long,and also do not use the one's that are for full flow when you are not flowing that heavy. Tampons come with an insert that will tell you all about TSS. Yeast infections are common and most all women will get them,they are caused from various things,too tight of pant's,silk underwear because the vagina needs to breathe,certain meds,foods,hormonal change's(periods),ect can be cause's of yeast,but not the tampon itself.
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Candida Albicans, or yeast infection, is far different from TSS, which is Toxic Shock Syndrome.
A yeast infection, also known as Candidiasis, is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called Candida. Small numbers of Candida are always present in our bodies, but without the right balance of bacteria them from overgrowing, a yeast-like fungi grows and causes and infection. This happens for a number of reasons, including stress, pregnancy, and some illnesses that affect your immune system. Certain medicines cause ti to happen, as well, including oral contraceptives and steroids. If you take antibiotics for another condition, like strep throat for example, you can also kill off the good bacteria Candida growth in check. Diabetic women with high blood sugar are at an even higher risk of yeast infection.
A lot of women and girls get vaginal yeast infections around the time of their period because of the hormonal changes. Underwear that traps heat and moisture can also help the yeast thrive. Douching and use of scented sanitary products also upsets the balance in the vagina and makes yeast infections more likely.
Yeast infections are sexually transmitted diseases, but they can be spread from one sexual partner to the other, so use of a condom is recommended.
Toxic Shock Syndrome is far different from Candida. Although first described in children in 1978, most people became familiar with Toxic Shock Syndrome in the early 1980s, when 812 cases of menstrual-related TSS were reported. That outbreak was linked to the newly developed, super-absorbent tampons dominating the feminine hygiene market at the time.
Proctor & Gamble’s “Rely” tampon, made of highly absorbent synthetic fibers including polyester sponges and chips of carboxy-methyl-cellulose, was particularly implicated and subsequently pulled from the market. Since that time, due in part to tampon manufacturing changes and consumer awareness, the incidence of tampon-induced TSS has diminished by more than 40%.
The overall incidence of TSS in the United States is approximately 5-10 cases per 100,000 population, with an estimated 77-93% of those cases occurring in women. Likewise, the TSS mortality rate has also declined from 5.6% to 3.3%.
Both menstrual and non-menstrual forms of TSS are caused by the release of exotoxins, such as Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin 1 (TSST-1), from strains of the common bacterias Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyogenes.[5] It is only when the bacteria - uncommonly - begins to secrete such poisonous toxins that the disease occurs. If not treated, the toxin production leads to the development of high fever, rash, dangerously low blood pressure, shock, multiple organ failure, and in some cases, ultimately even death.
While TSS is commonly associated with tampon use in menstruating women, men, children and non-menstruating women of all ages can also develop TSS. Possible sources of TSS in addition to tampon usage include surgical wounds (including packing following nasal surgery), childbirth, long-term usage of a diaphragm, skin wounds such as those related to chickenpox, and other localized infection. TSS cannot normally be passed from person to person.
TSS can affect any organ system within the body, including skin, lungs, liver, kidneys, circulatory and pancreatic. Symptoms include a fever greater than 102°F (38.9°C), TSS Rash (a flat, sunburn-like rash covering most of the body), “Strawberry Tongue” (characterized by red bumps rising above a yellowish/white coating on the tongue), headache, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, nausea and vomiting, profuse diarrhea, abdominal pain, fainting, confusion and disorientation, low blood pressure (systolic less than 90 mm Hg) and in women with menstrual related TSS, vaginal inflammation and discharge.
Although no specific test exists to diagnose TSS, it can be suspected based on a specific cluster of symptoms. Diagnostic evaluations are performed to check for such criteria as abnormal electrolytes, hypotension, an elevated white blood count and liver or kidney dysfunction. In menstrual related cases, vaginal discharge and inflammation may also be present. Chest XRays, electrocardiograms and tests to rule out other conditions, i.e., Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, should also be performed.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention criteria for the diagnosis of Staphylococcal TSS requires the presence of all of the following symptoms:
Fever
Hypotension
TSS Rash
Involvement of 3 or more organ systems
Absence of evidence of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, leptospirosis, measles and hepatitis B
Antinuclear antibody
Positive Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test results, and
Antibodies at Monospot testing
Similarly, the CDC’s criteria for Streptococcal TSS are:
Isolation of Group A Streptococcus from a normally sterile site (e.g., blood, cerebrospinal fluid [CSF], surgical wounds) or a non-sterile site (such as throat)
hypotension, and
involvement of 2 or more organ systems.
Once diagnosed, treatment is begun immediately. In cases where the source of infection is a tampon or other packing (i.e., intra-nasal), removal of the object is performed. Antibiotics (including Nafcillin, Oxacillin, Penicillin, and/or Clindamycin) and fluids are given intravenously. Medication like Dopamine or Epinephrine is given to raise blood pressure and organ function is closely monitored. In advanced cases, oxygen may be needed; ventilator assistance is sometimes even required. In cases where the infection is found in deeper tissue, extensive surgery is sometimes necessary to remove the infected and/or necrotic skin.
Though there is no way to prevent Toxic Shock, risk of TSS can be reduced by:
Not using tampons altogether or alternating between tampons and pads
Using the lowest absorbency tampons available
Frequently changing tampons throughout the cycle
Never leaving a diaphragm in for more than 24 hours
Avoidance of the use of packing to stop nosebleeds, and
Keeping cuts, burns and surgical incisions clean and free of infection.
Not all women who wear tampons will get TSS, nor will they get Candida. Just be sure to wear breathable, cotton underclothes and change your tampon often.
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Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.
The acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, some antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids. Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow.
Yeast infections can be very uncomfortable, but are usually not serious. Symptoms include the following:
Itching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina)
A white vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese
Pain during sexual intercourse
Swelling of the vulva
Yeast infections are so common that 3/4 of women will have one at some time in their lives. Half of all women have more than one infection in their lives. If you have symptoms of a yeast infection, your doctor will probably want to talk to you about your symptoms and examine you to make sure a yeast infection is the cause.
TSS is Toxic Shock Syndrome -Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but it is now also known to be associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods. In rare cases, TSS has resulted from wounds or surgery incisions where bacteria have been able to enter the body and cause the infection.
The symptoms of TSS include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. If your child has these symptoms, it's important to call your child's doctor right away.
There are steps you can take to prevent TSS. Hand washing can play an important role in guarding against TSS. And if your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should understand what precautions she can take to prevent this infection.
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
There are actually two different types of this condition. Toxic shock syndrome, which is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, has been associated with the use of tampons. (TSS was initially linked to a particular brand of tampons, which have since been taken off the market.) Although the exact connection is still not clear, researchers suspect that certain types of high-absorbency tampons provided a moist, warm home where the bacteria could thrive.
Although TSS usually occurs in menstruating women, it can affect anyone who has any type of staph infection, including pneumonia, abscess, skin or wound infection, a blood infection called septicemia, or a bone infection called osteomyelitis.
A related infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is caused by streptococcus bacteria. Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of injured skin, such as cuts and scrapes, surgical wounds, and even chickenpox blisters. It almost never follows a simple streptococcus throat infection (strep throat).
Symptoms
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome from staphylococcus starts suddenly with vomiting, high fever (temperature at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit [38.8 degrees Celsius]), a rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting), watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. Within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears. There also may be bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth (and vagina in females). After that, broken blood vessels may appear on the skin. Other symptoms may include: confusion or other mental changes; decreased urination; fatigue and weakness; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing.
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome can happen following a streptococcus infection in the body, most often a skin infection or an infected wound. Within 48 hours of infection, the person's blood pressure drops dangerously low, and he or she may have fever, dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and a weak and rapid pulse. The skin may be pale, cool, and moist, and there may be a blotchy rash that sometimes peels. The area around an infected wound can become swollen, red, and have areas of severely damaged or dying flesh. The liver and kidneys may begin to fail, and bleeding problems may develop.
Prevention
The bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome can be carried on unwashed hands and prompt an infection anywhere on the body. So hand washing is extremely important.
Females can reduce their risk of TSS by either avoiding tampons or alternating them with sanitary napkins. If a girl uses only tampons, it's important to choose tampons with the lowest absorbency that will handle her menstrual flow and to change the tampons frequently. Between menstrual periods, it's a good idea to store tampons away from heat and moisture (where bacteria can grow) - for example, in a bedroom rather than in a bathroom closet.
Because staphylococcus bacteria are often carried on dirty hands, it's important to wash your hands thoroughly before and after inserting a tampon. If your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should know about taking these precautions. Any female who has recovered from TSS should check with her doctor before using tampons again.
The best defense against STSS is to clean and bandage all skin wounds as quickly as possible. Call your doctor immediately whenever a wound becomes red, swollen, or tender, or if a fever begins. Although STSS almost never follows strep throat, it's wise to check with your doctor whenever your child has a sore throat with fever, particularly if your child's condition is worsening despite medical treatment.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Doctors typically diagnose TSS and STSS by doing a physical exam and conducting blood tests that assess a child's liver and kidney function. In toxic shock syndrome, doctors may want to rule out conditions like measles or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can produce similar symptoms. A doctor may also take samples of fluid from an abscess, boil, or infected wound to look for a possible source of staphylococcus or streptococcus infection.
Doctors typically treat TSS with antibiotics. If there is a pocket of infection, like an abscess, a doctor also may need to drain the infected area. A child who has TSS is monitored for signs of shock until the condition has stabilized and seems to be improving. Steroids are also sometimes used to treat severe cases of TSS.
As with TSS, doctors typically treat STSS with antibiotics and give intravenous fluids and medications to maintain normal blood pressure. Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove areas of dead skin and muscle around an infected wound.
Signs of TSS: Look for fever; rash (especially a rash that looks like sunburn); nausea and vomiting; watery diarrhea; confusion or other mental changes; and decreased urination. If your daughter uses tampons, ask her to tell you immediately if she notices any unusual vaginal discharge, especially if it smells strange or bad. Most of the time that will be due to other causes, but no matter the cause, it still rates evaluation.
Signs of STSS: Look for the symptoms of shock listed above, plus a fever; blotchy rash; and an area of infected skin that is red, swollen, and painful.
Once you realize that something is wrong, it's important to get medical attention right away. The sooner your child gets treatment, the quicker the recovery will be.
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