Shock Due To Severe Back Pain
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly.
Considerations
Major classes of shock include:
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Cardiogenic shock (associated with heart problems) -
Hypovolemic shock (caused by inadequate blood volume) -
Anaphylactic shock (caused by allergic reaction) -
Septic shock (associated with infections) - Neurogenic shock (caused by damage to the...
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