Cause Of Shock
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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Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.Alternative NamesAnaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticCauses,... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticSymptomsSymptoms develop rapidly, often within seconds or minutes. They may include... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticPreventionAvoid triggers such as foods and medications that have caused an allergic... Read more »
Anaphylaxis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Hypovolemic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypovolemic shock is an emergency condition in which severe blood and fluid loss makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body. This type... Read more »
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