2023-11-22 22:10:42
Toxic shock syndrome… It’s unfamiliar, but if treatment is delayed, it can cost you your life.
Entered 2023.11.23 07:10 Views 2 Entered 2023.11.23 07:10 Modified 2023.11.22 16:56 Views 2
Recently, the story of a sister who almost died from side effects following using an internal sanitary tampon was revealed. [사진=뉴욕포스트 캡처(왼쪽) / 게티이미지뱅크]Recently, the story of a sister who almost died from side effects following using an internal sanitary tampon was introduced.
According to foreign media such as the New York Post in the US and the Mirror in the UK, Jayvon Johnson (46), who is raising six children in Indiana, USA, urged caution in using tampons, saying that his two daughters recently almost died from toxic shock syndrome, a side effect of tampons.
Jayvon said, “It was an unrealistic experience for my daughters to experience side effects from tampons regarding a month apart. Both of them had serious conditions, including inflammation in their organs, so I thought I might lose them all.”
His daughter Devine, 21, developed sepsis due to toxic shock syndrome following using a tampon and was treated in the intensive care unit for a week. Devine said that following her period ended, she experienced flu-like symptoms and was unable to walk without assistance.
About a month following Devine experienced side effects from tampons, her younger sister, Jaya, 17, also experienced the same symptoms. Jaya, who used tampons for the first time during a summer family vacation, developed symptoms including viral infection, nausea, and high fever. Eventually, Jaya, who lost consciousness, went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome.
Toxic shock syndrome… If not treated early, it can be life-threatening.
Toxic shock syndrome is a disease that occurs when a person is infected with toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus or when the bacteria enter the blood and secrete toxins. Staphylococcus aureus mainly breeds in festering wounds or infected areas following surgery, but it also grows well in a moist female vagina. It occurs not only in daily life situations such as skin wounds, but also in women during menstruation.
Early symptoms include high fever, dizziness, vomiting, muscle pain, and dizziness. If appropriate treatment is given early on, recovery usually occurs within 3 weeks. If initial treatment is not provided, the bacteria can spread rapidly and produce more toxic substances, leading to loss of consciousness. In severe cases, death may occur.
How to use tampons safely?… After playing in the water, it must be replaced immediately, regardless of how long it has been worn.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that wearing highly absorbent tampons for longer than the recommended usage time increases the risk of developing toxic shock syndrome. Tampons that contain warm blood encourage bacteria to grow in the vagina. If you use tampons for a long time, the vaginal wall becomes dry or scarred, which increases the rate of infection.
If symptoms such as high fever or vomiting appear while using a tampon, remove it immediately and visit a hospital. You should wash your hands thoroughly before and following using a tampon to keep them clean. If you use a tampon while swimming or playing in the water, you should replace it immediately, regardless of how long you used it. Toxic shock syndrome has the possibility of recurrence. If you have experienced toxic shock syndrome in the past, you should consult your doctor before using tampons.
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