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Shock |
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<p>Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often happens along with a serious injury.</p> <p> There are several kinds of shock. Hypovolemic shock happens when you lose a lot of blood or fluids. Causes include internal or external bleeding, dehydration, burns, and severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. Septic shock is caused by infections in the bloodstream. A severe allergic reaction can cause <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/anaphylaxis.html">anaphylactic shock</a>. An insect bite or sting might cause it. Cardiogenic shock happens when the heart cannot pump blood effectively. This may happen after a heart attack. Neurogenic shock is caused by damage to the nervous system.</p> <p>Symptoms of shock include:</p><ul> <li>Confusion or lack of alertness</li> <li>Loss of consciousness</li> <li>Sudden and ongoing rapid heartbeat</li> <li>Sweating</li> <li>Pale skin</li> <li>A weak pulse</li> <li>Rapid breathing</li> <li>Decreased or no urine output</li> <li>Cool hands and feet</li> </ul> <p>Shock is a life-threatening medical emergency and it is important to get help right away. Treatment of shock depends on the cause.</p> <p class="">NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0036974 |
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C0036974 |
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11/23/2010 |
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Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often happens along with a serious injury. There are several kinds of shock. Hypovolemic shock happens when you lose a lot of blood or fluids. Causes include internal or external bleeding, dehydration, burns, and severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. Septic shock is caused by infections in the bloodstream. A severe allergic reaction can cause anaphylactic shock. An insect bite or sting might cause it. Cardiogenic shock happens when the heart cannot pump blood effectively. This may happen after a heart attack. Neurogenic shock is caused by damage to the nervous system. Symptoms of shock include:
Shock is a life-threatening medical emergency and it is important to get help right away. Treatment of shock depends on the cause. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
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C0036974 |
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Shock |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0020649 |
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Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It can be life threatening. Find out about symptoms and treatment.https://medlineplus.gov/shock.html |
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