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 causes you to see black specks ?

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Black Spots: You can have a benign condition called floaters that can flicker into your peripheral vision. If you have a history of migraines that can cause spots. If your blood pressure is also extremely elevated you can have spotty changes in your vision.

Question 5

what position is used when treating shock?

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Laying flat: With feet elevated and call 911.

Question 6

what age do men start to shrink in height?

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At elderly age.: Men, like women, can get osteoporosis, although it's much less common in men than in women.  And as such, men can get vertebral compression fractures which could cause them to lose height.  This would happen in elderly ages.

Question 7

what is the quickest way to shred body fat?

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Lose weight fast: Well, the goal should be to lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off permanently. Trying to lose weight rapidly with an extreme "crash" diet is a setup for failure, or the yo-yo effect.  Eat healthy (cut back on carbs and sugar and eat more lean protein and veggies) and do cardiovascular exercise (not walking but running, cycling, swimming, elliptical, zumba, etc).

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: shock?

Accepted Answer

Shock: Shock =  condition in which bodily  organs / tissues 
are not properly oxygenated due to lack of blood flow.  Shell Shock is a term of PTSD. There are other types of "shock" in medicine.

Question 9

im seeing floating black specks what causes this?

Accepted Answer

May be floaters: Floaters are due to imperfections in the clear gel inside the eyeball, and tend to become noticeable as a person ages. Floaters occur in many people, and sometimes are more noticeable if one is looking at a plain blank surface such as a blue sky. Large numbers of floaters, noticeably increasing floaters, flashes of light, changes in vision, etc..., should be evaluated by an md eye doctor.

Question 10

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.

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