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tss after tampon use
I just started using tampons for the first time the last couple days. I didn't know you were only supposed to leave them in for no more than eight hours and I left one in over night despite the voice in the back of my mind saying I probably shouldn't. I took it out this morning and now I have kind of a lower abdominal ache. I know I probably put it in wrong to begin with because it was uncomfortable but not too bad enough to make me take it out. I don't know if the pain I feel is from not doing it right or leaving it in too long and now I'm worried about getting TSS. Am I OK or should I be worried?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
This pain should go away after putting heat pads on abdomen and taking anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen. If the symptoms persist then pelvic inflammatory disease should be ruled out.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. It occurs when bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina or cervix to her uterus or fallopian tubes. I sincerely advise you to consult a gynecologist and get cervical swabs and pelvic ultrasound done to find out whether PID is responsible for your symptoms.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
This pain should go away after putting heat pads on abdomen and taking anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen. If the symptoms persist then pelvic inflammatory disease should be ruled out.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. It occurs when bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina or cervix to her uterus or fallopian tubes. I sincerely advise you to consult a gynecologist and get cervical swabs and pelvic ultrasound done to find out whether PID is responsible for your symptoms.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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