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flag A woman nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after leaving a tampon in for six weeks, likely while intoxicated.

flag A 31-year-old mother from Colchester, Essex, nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after accidentally leaving a tampon inside her body for up to six weeks, likely while intoxicated. flag She experienced severe pain, brown discharge, and fatigue during a trip to Turkey, prompting a medical visit upon return. flag A nurse discovered the forgotten, blackened tampon embedded in her vaginal wall, triggering early signs of TSS. flag The woman, who had no memory of inserting it and felt no initial discomfort, was treated with antibiotics. flag Health officials stress the importance of proper tampon use and regular checks, despite TSS being rare.

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