Question 1

what is anaphlactic shock?

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Shock: Shock occurs when the blood flow to your organs is not sufficient to keep them working properly. In anaphylactic shock, an allergic reaction to some substance (peanuts, bee venom, etc) causes a release of chemicals in the bloodstream that dilate blood vessels and cause swelling throughout the body. This drops blood pressure and can cause permanent organ damage or even death.

Question 2

what are the tests for shock?

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Clinical diagnosis: Low blood pressure, rapid thready pulse, peripheral vasoconstriction, cold clammy skin are usual manifestations of shock.  In septic shock the skin may be flushed rather than cold and clammy.
No lab tests are needed for this diagnosis.

Question 3

what is the definition of shock?

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Supply & demand: Shock occurs when blood flow isn't enough to meet the body's energy needs. Usually, the blood pressure and/or output of the heart is low-the tissues of the body don't get enough oxygen due to inadequate blood flow/perfusion. Sometimes, if the energy requirements of the body are high (hypermetabolic), then seemingly normal supply just isn't enough to meet the demand.

Question 4

what are the causes of a person to go into shock?

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Shock different type: If you are sick with an illness, like an infection with a bacteria that causes blood vessels to dilate and cannot contract properly, volume of your blood is not effective to bring it to your heart. So heart cannot pump enough blood to vital organ like heart itself and brain and kidneys. Blood pressure goes down one can collapse, unable to stand up. Similar problem can happen from dehydration.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of shock from seeing something disturbing like mutilation and murder?

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Shock: Shock, bewilderment, anxiety, depression, fear, nightmares, crying spells etc ptsd symptoms may occur later.

Question 6

what is vascular shock?

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Blood loss: Most often this is used to refer to hemorrhagic shock or shock due to blood loss. If there is a rapid loss of blood a person will go into shock (low blood pressure, decreased responsiveness). This is usually accompanied by a rapid heart rate if due to blood loss.

Question 7

what occurs during anaphalactic shock?

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Hives, angioedema..: Immune and non-immunologic pathways leading react aggressively, leading to airway constriction with increased mucous secretion and airway edema. Vasodilation occurs with cardiac dysfunction and/or depression leading to cardiovascular collapse, hypotension, shock and increased vascular permeability.  Hives and itching (urticaria), which can occur with or without the onset of shock.

Question 8

what are symptoms of cardio genic shock?

Accepted Answer

Shock: Low blood pressure, rapid heart rate (at first), rapid respiration, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, swelling, cold extremities, etc.  There are various forms of shock (vasogenic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, septic, adrenal, ....) and all can manifest similarly. Many times the critical care doctor has to do invasive tests to determine the cause.

Question 9

why do i keep getting shocks in my head?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: These symptoms may represent sinus issues, anxiety, a specific kind of headache or other neurological condition. You should keep a log of the location, timing, duration, characteristic, and intensity of these episodes and take the log with you to your physician. You might be referred to a neurologist or ENT physician. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000647.htm

Question 10

can you die of shock from stopping smoking?

Accepted Answer

No: Smoking cessation may lead to withdrawal symptoms, but shock is not one of them.

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