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Have Tampons, Black, Brown, Smelled Awful, Pulled Out, Sick. Should I See A Doctor?
I just found that I have had a tampon in me since friday that I didn t know about. The past two days my tampons have been black and brown and smelled awful. While I was in the shower today I figured I might as well see, not really thinking I doubled up on accident, but indeed I did. After pulling it out I feel sick and it almost looked moldy and there was a dark green spot on it. It can t be good but I don t know if I should go to the doctor or not.
Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Hi,
The tampon could be a source of infection which is why you feel sick. You may need a course of antibiotics. Therefore, I would suggest you visit your emergency department for assessment.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
The tampon could be a source of infection which is why you feel sick. You may need a course of antibiotics. Therefore, I would suggest you visit your emergency department for assessment.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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