{"id":34838,"date":"2013-06-13T09:25:44","date_gmt":"2013-06-13T16:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/uncategorized\/toxic-shock-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T01:48:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T08:48:10","slug":"toxic-shock-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/wellness-prevention\/toxic-shock-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic Shock Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)<\/strong> is a severe acute disease that is caused by infection with strains of Staphylococcus aureus (phage group 1), which\u00a0produces a unique toxin, enterotoxin F. \u00a0TSS can affect anyone who has any type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/general-topics\/staph-infection\/\">staph infection<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/pneumonia\">pneumonia<\/a>, abscess, skin or wound infection, a blood infection called septicemia, or a bone infection called osteomyelitis. \u00a0While TSS was originally\u00a0linked to the use of <strong>commercial tampons<\/strong>, it is now also known to be associated with the <strong>contraceptive sponge<\/strong> and <strong>diaphragm <\/strong>birth control methods. \u00a0TSS\u00a0can also result from wounds secondary to minor trauma or surgery incisions, where bacteria can possibly enter able the body and cause the infection. \u00a0Some people might refer to\u00a0TSS as an idiopathic disease, a disease that you get while visiting a hospital. \u00a0TSS is a rare condition that, while most common in women, can also occur in men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of TSS tend to appear out of the blue and can vary from person to person. Common signs and symptoms can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sudden high fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sore throat with swelling of the mucous membranes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erythroderma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redness of eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle Aches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes&nbsp;of Toxic Shock Syndrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most often, TSS occurs when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/bacteria\/\">bacteria<\/a> enter an opening in the skin, such as an open sore, cut, or other wound. \u00a0Even though the streptococcus bacteria cause TSS, the condition does not typically occur after a simple streptococcus throat infection (commonly referred to as Strep Throat). \u00a0The tampon theory originated from the fact that some believe that tampons attract bacteria, primarily because they are left in one place for a long time. \u00a0Another theory is that the fibers from tampons scratch the vagina, which ultimately creates an opening for bacteria to enter the bloodstream. \u00a0Possible causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bacteria entering through wounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having had recent surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using contraceptive sponges, diaphragms, or super absorbent tampons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having a viral infections (such as flu or chickenpox)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Remedies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The vagina is a breathing organ. &nbsp;It must breathe, but when you frequently wear tight clothing, including tight underwear, tight jeans, and tight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/yoga\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"136\" title=\"yoga\">yoga<\/a> pants, you smother the vagina and the lack of oxygen results in vaginal atrophy. &nbsp;It is recommended that you find a nice balance between&nbsp;tight and loose clothing. &nbsp;Five percent of all cases of Toxic Shock Syndrome are fatal. &nbsp;However, the case fatality rates for menstrual-related TSS have declined as awareness has improved. &nbsp;Try to wear cotton clothing items that breathe!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whenever you have any sort of open wound, it is important to properly\u00a0take care of it. \u00a0Make sure to regularly clean your wound, cut, or scrape and try to prevent bacteria from entering it. \u00a0TSS can occur if streptococcus bacteria enter wounds, so be mindful of your surroundings and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/wound-healing\/\">exercise proper wound care<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to consume a lot of foods that are rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/the-many-health-benefits-of-probiotics\/\">probiotics<\/a>. \u00a0Probiotics can help\u00a0to boost your immune system and promote healthy gut flora. \u00a0Having a strong and healthy immune system can help your body naturally combat the bacteria in the body. \u00a0Some of the best probiotics to eat include kimchi, fermented vegetables, kefir, natto, and miso.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several studies have shown that there is a link between low <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/vitamin-d\/\">vitamin D<\/a> levels and increased occurrence of infections. \u00a0Certain immune cells actually have vitamin D receptors and metabolizers, which means that increasing your vitamin D levels can have a positive effect on the immune system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a woman, it is important to have optimal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/menstruation\/\">menstruation<\/a> maintenance. \u00a0While the decision to use or not use tampons or pads is entirely up to each woman, we recommend tampon or pad alternatives such as Goddess Moons, cloth pads, Wemoon, or Natracare products. \u00a0It may also be more beneficial to use chlorine-free pads instead of tampons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As always, it is beneficial to make a dietary change when trying to rid bacteria from the body. \u00a0Eating things like meat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/wellness-prevention\/dangerous-dairy\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"121\" title=\"Dangerous Dairy\">dairy products<\/a>, added sugars, salt, unhealthy grains, and genetically modified foods can make it hard for your immune system to function optimally. \u00a0Give your body the foods that it needs by eating a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, and legumes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While this is a rare condition, Toxic Shock Syndrome can be severe, so here is a lot of information about the condition and remedies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":169587,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,47,50],"tags":[2743,3201,3444,3587,9035,9051,1931,1939,2311,2339,2643],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin 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