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Can you get hypovolemic shock through normal dehydration (not drinking enough) and/or a heavy period?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It would be very: hard to develop hypovolemic shock from dehydration or a heavy period. You might have a low blood pressure or feel tired from anemia but I suspect you would start drinking and/or seek help if you felt that way long before you developed shock.

Answered 11/27/2016

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Not really: Your body is designed with stress hormones that can maintain blood pressure and circulation during these situations for extended periods.If you went past ~10% dehydration (lose 10% of your body weight) in the short term these may fail.

Answered 11/30/2016

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