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Could Leaving The Tampon On For A Day Cause Diarrhea, Fever And Lightheadedness?
I accidentally left a tampon in for about 24 hours. That was just about two days ago when I realized it was in there and took it out right away. I have had diarrhea since not continuous or explosive but there. I haven t had a fever but have been a little light headed off and on too. I am a little concerned it could be TSS but am hesitant to drag my 2 yr old to urgent care if its nothing
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
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A infection can occur as a result of the tampon being left for a prolonged period but normally the initial symptoms should involve the genital urinary tract (cervix, uterus, bladder etc) not the gastrointestinal tract.
The presence of diarrhea implies that you may have gastroenteritis that is not likely related to the tampon.
Treatment normally involves: (1) the use of fluids to prevent or treat dehydration
(2)probiotics
(3)there are also medications such as lomotil or pepto bismol that may help
(4)hold off solid foods while symptoms last
I hope this helps
A infection can occur as a result of the tampon being left for a prolonged period but normally the initial symptoms should involve the genital urinary tract (cervix, uterus, bladder etc) not the gastrointestinal tract.
The presence of diarrhea implies that you may have gastroenteritis that is not likely related to the tampon.
Treatment normally involves: (1) the use of fluids to prevent or treat dehydration
(2)probiotics
(3)there are also medications such as lomotil or pepto bismol that may help
(4)hold off solid foods while symptoms last
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Hello dear,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Yes it can be because of the tampoons you have left in place.
Long living tampoons can cause infection like staphylococcus and streptococcus.
Right now you can give your baby a cefixime syrup under your doctors guidance.
Please provide enough ORS to the baby as it can be helpful to maintain the hydration.
Please maintain good care of baby by hygiene and cleanliness now.
Please prevent any future problems relating to it.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Yes it can be because of the tampoons you have left in place.
Long living tampoons can cause infection like staphylococcus and streptococcus.
Right now you can give your baby a cefixime syrup under your doctors guidance.
Please provide enough ORS to the baby as it can be helpful to maintain the hydration.
Please maintain good care of baby by hygiene and cleanliness now.
Please prevent any future problems relating to it.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
I find this answer helpful
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