How do you know if you have a tampon stuck inside you?

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asked May 20, 2023 in Womans Health by inkdropp (1,200 points)
How do you know if you have a tampon stuck inside you?

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answered May 20, 2023 by Cathy21 (95,100 points)

When you have a tampon stuck inside you then you can sometimes feel it by inserting your index or pointer finger into the vagina and feel for it.

Also if you have a tampon stuck inside of you then you may also experience other symptoms such as.

Abdominal or pelvic pain.
Uncomfortable or painful urination.
Rash or redness around your genitals.
Itching inside your vagina or on your vulva.
Foul odor from your vagina with no discharge.
Foul Smelling vaginal discharge.
Brown, yellow, pink, gray or green vaginal discharge.

To know if you accidentally put two tampons inside of you, you should first take out the first tampon and then use your index finger to feel into your vagina to see if you can feel for the other tampon or the strong and try to remove it.

If you cannot get the extra tampon out then you should see your doctor or go to the emergency room.

If you leave a tampon in it usually takes on average of 3 to 5 days to get toxic shock syndrome from the tampon.

Getting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon takes on average of 3 to 5 days.

If you experience any toxic shock syndrome symptoms after using tampons, menstrual cups or after skin injury or surgery then you should seek medical attention immediately.

The first signs of toxic shock syndrome are a sudden fever of over 102 F and flu like symptoms such as feeling cold, tired or exhausted, body aches, cough sore throat and sometimes a headache.

You always get fever with TSS as all people with toxic shock syndrome get a sudden fever of over 102 F and also a rash.

The rash with toxic shock syndrome is a red rash that appears like a sunburn rash and covers most of the body.

TSS or toxic shock syndrome can kill you in as little as 2 days if not treated promptly.

Symptoms of TSS or toxic shock syndrome include sudden fever over 102 F and signs of shock which include low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, nausea, fainting, feeling light headed, confused or restless.

TSS or toxic shock syndrome cannot go away on it's own and requires treatment and prompt treatment or it can become fatal.

The symptoms of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) start suddenly and get worse quickly.

The Toxic Shock Syndrome symptoms can include: a high temperature. flu-like symptoms, such as a headache, feeling cold, feeling tired or exhausted, an aching body, a sore throat and a cough.

TSS or Toxic Shock Syndrome is's incredibly rare, affecting less than one out of every 100,000 people in the U.S.

And if you use your tampons properly, your risk of developing TSS is no higher than that of a man who's never had a period.

Toxic shock syndrome is a very serious condition that mainly occurs in women who are menstruating and can be potentially fatal in some cases if left untreated.

Toxic Shock Syndrome causes a sharp drop in your blood pressure that deprives your vital organs of oxygen and can lead to death.

Toxic Shock Syndrome is mostly caused by super absorbent Tampons and always requires medical attention to prevent death.

Any woman of any age while menstruating can get Toxic Shock Syndrome but it's most common in woman 19 and younger.

Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome are, muscle aches, confusion, redness of your eyes mouth and throat, a rash that occurs on your palms and soles that is similar to sunburn, low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, a sudden high fever and even seizures.

If you experience any of those symptoms get medical attention to prevent potential death.

The symptoms of toxic shock syndrome usually start appearing after 2 days of infection but sometimes can occur much sooner.

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answered Mar 30, 2019 by Judy (56,120 points)

If you've been infected with toxic shock syndrome the symptoms of toxic shock syndrome usually appear within 2 days after infection.

However sometimes the toxic shock syndrome symptoms may show up within the next day but most times it takes 2 days for the symptoms of toxic shock syndrome to appear.

If you do experience toxic shock syndrome you need to go to urgent care or your doctor right away because it can lead to more severe problems and organ failure if left untreated.

Some signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome are, muscle aches, confusion, redness of your eyes mouth and throat, a rash that occurs on your palms and soles that is similar to sunburn, low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, a sudden high fever and even seizures.

If you notice any of those symptoms or think you've become infected with toxic shock syndrome see a doctor or go to urgent care or the emergency room as soon as possible before it gets more serious.

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