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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. [1] Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. [1] There may also be symptoms related to the specific underlying infection such as mastitis, osteomyelitis, necrotising fasciitis, or pneumonia.
An alcohol enema, also known colloquially as butt-chugging or boofing, is the act of introducing alcohol into the rectum and colon via the anus, i.e., as an enema.This method of alcohol consumption can be dangerous and even deadly because it leads to faster intoxication than drinking since the alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream and bypasses the body's ability to reject the toxin ...
A tampon in its dry, unused state. A tampon is a menstrual product designed to absorb blood and vaginal secretions by insertion into the vagina during menstruation. Unlike a pad, it is placed internally, inside of the vaginal canal. [1] Once inserted correctly, a tampon is held in place by the vagina and expands as it soaks up menstrual blood.
Clean hands are key. Dr. Duke recommends that you always wash your hands before inserting a tampon, and make sure to change the tampon every 4 to 8 hours (or more often, depending on your flow).
Here are some tips to avoid experiencing the sharp end of a cottonmouth like Zamar did: Cover up: Zamar said the biggest lesson he learned was not to go outside barefoot.If you are in snake ...
“These medications are available over the counter, but they are the sprays that noses can get ‘hooked’ on and have side effects, so always follow the instructions on the package closely.”
The metabolic effects occur 12 to 36 hours post ingestion, causing primarily metabolic acidosis which is due mainly to accumulated glycolic acid. Additionally, as a side effect of the first two steps of metabolism, an increase in the blood concentration of lactic acid occurs contributing to lactic acidosis.
As a result of cholinergic crisis, the muscles stop responding to the high synaptic levels of acetylcholine, leading to flaccid paralysis, respiratory failure, and other signs and symptoms reminiscent of organophosphate poisoning. Other symptoms include increased sweating, salivation, bronchial secretions along with miosis (constricted pupils).