A rare but serious condition, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can result from certain types of bacterial infections. A wound, surgery, tampons, or other device can trigger the condition, which can cause high fever, low blood pressure, rash, confusion, and organ failure. A TSS requires immediate medical attention and treatment with antibiotics, fluids, and surgery.
Primary care physicians who participate in direct primary care (DPC) offer their services directly to their patients for a monthly or annual fee, without the involvement of an insurance company. In addition to consultations, exams, care coordination, and some lab services, the membership fee covers a variety of primary care services without any additional fees.
DPC can provide you with personalized TSS management, which can include:
A thorough assessment of your medical history, symptoms, risk factors, and current medications
A physical examination and laboratory tests to confirm your diagnosis and rule out other causes of your condition
A treatment plan that may include intravenous antibiotics, fluids, oxygen, and surgery, depending on the severity and cause of your TSS
A follow-up plan that may include regular visits, phone calls, emails, or video chats to monitor your recovery, adjust your medications, and address any concerns or questions
A prevention plan that may include education, counseling, and recommendations on how to avoid TSS in the future, such as by practicing good hygiene, wound care, and menstrual care
As Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist, said, “The only source of knowledge is experience.”
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