Shock
Shock: Introduction
Shock: Physical and mental reaction to reduced circulation.
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Causes of Shock:
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Shock
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- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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Diagnostic tests for Shock:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Shock. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Hydration status - dehydration signifies major fluid loss such as hemorrhage, vomiting , severe diarrhea, burns, heat exhaustion or pancreatitis.
- Temperature - Temperature may be elevated initially with septic shock, but may be reduced in later stages of septic shock. Lowered temperature is particularly common in very young or elderly people with septic shock. Temperature may also be elevated with cardiogenic shock from myocarditis or heart attack.
- Blood pressure. Reduced blood pressure is a late sign in septic and hypovolemic shock. In the young and fit, the blood pressure may remain normal. There will be reduced blood pressure with cardiogenic shock
- Heart rate and irregularity, noting any arrhythmias. Elevated heart rate is a reliable sign of shock in the young. It is not so reliable in the elderly or in people taking beta blocker or calcium blocker blood pressure medication
- Examine heart and lungs for signs of disease
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Shock.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- What do you mean by shock? - Shock is difficult to define. The term "shock" is used to describe the physical and mental reaction to reduced blood circulation resulting in inadequate blood supply to body tissues.
- What is the cause of the shock? - There are 4 major causes of shock including hypovolemic shock (e.g. blood loss, fluid loss), septic shock (e.g. bacterial, fungi or viral infection), anaphylactic shock (e.g. allergic reaction) and cardiogenic shock (e.g. heart attack, heart arrhythmia, pulmonary embolism, pericardial tamponade, cardiomyopathy).
- Fluid intake? - may suggest inadequate intake of fluid and a contributor to hypovolemic shock e.g. poor fluid intake due to illness, anorexia, malnutrition or neglect.
- History of trauma? - may suggest hypovolemic shock due to bleeding.
- Past history of high blood pressure? - Blood pressure is reduced in shock relative to the person's previous blood pressure e.g. an elderly person whose usual blood pressure is 185/95 may be in shock with a blood pressure of 130/85. It is thus important to establish what the person's blood pressure was prior to becoming unwell.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Shock) may include:
- Fever? - suggests septic shock (e.g. septicemia, pelvic inflammatory disease, peritonitis, pancreatitis) or cardiogenic shock (e.g. myocarditis or heart attack).
- Abdominal pain? - may suggest gastroenteritis, bleeding peptic ulcer, ruptured aortic aneurysm, pancreatitis, gall bladder disease, ectopic pregnancy, intestinal obstruction, intestinal ischemia.
- Chest pain? - may suggest heart attack, myocarditis, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary embolism.
- Vomiting? - may suggest the source of hypovolemic shock e.g. hyperemesis gravidarum, viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning, meningitis, cyclic vomiting syndrome, pyloric stenosis (projectile vomiting), intestinal obstruction, cholera, peritonitis and pancreatitis.
- Diarrhea? - may suggest the source of the hypovolemic shock e.g. viral gastroenteritis, cholera, food poisoning, ulcerative colitis, short bowel syndrome, amoebic dysentery.
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Causes of Shock listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Shock as a symptom include:
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Medications or substances causing Shock:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Shock as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Shock
Definitions of Shock:
Shock: (1) The condition in which the cells of the body receive inadequate amounts of oxygen secondary to changes in perfusion; most commonly secondary to blood loss or sepsis. (2) A sudden physical or biochemical disturbance that results in inadequate blood flow and oxygenation of an animal's vital organs. (3) A state of profound mental and physical depression consequent to severe physical injury or to emotional disturbance. (4) A state characterized by inadequacy of blood flow throughout the body to the extent that damage occurs to the cells of the tissues; if the shock is prolonged, the cardiovascular system itself becomes damaged and begins to deteriorate, resulting in a vicious cycle that leads to death.diastolic shock, systolic shock [Fr. choc, fr. Germanic]
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A profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by the failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs; causes inadequate delivery of nutrients and insufficient removal of cellular waste products to and from the tissues.
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The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; "his mother's deathleft him in a daze"; "he was numb with shock"
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
A profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by the failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs; causes inadequate delivery of nutrients and insufficient removal of cellular waste products to and from the tissues.
- (Source - CRISP)
Organs affected by Shock:
The list of organs typically affected by Shock may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Shock
The list below shows some of the causes of Shock mentioned in various sources:
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How Common are these Causes of Shock?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Shock.
Of the 244
causes of Shock that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 2
causes are "very common" diseases
- 6
causes are "common" diseases
- 5
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 18
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 225
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Shock
Conditions listing symptoms: Shock:
The following list of conditions
have 'Shock' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
... ShockAbruptio Placentae
... maternal shockAcute meningitis
... ShockAcute Pancreatitis
... shockAdrenal hypoplasia congenital, X-linked
... shockAnaphylaxis
... shockAnthrax
... shockAortic aneurysm
... ShockAortic aneurysm, familial abdominal 1
... shockAortic aneurysm, familial abdominal 2
... shockAortic aneurysm, familial abdominal 3
... shockAortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
... shockB
Bacterial meningitis
... ShockBacterial toxic-shock syndrome
... shockBirth Injury
... ShockBoerhaave syndrome
... shockBywaters' syndrome
... shockC
Chemical poisoning - 2,4-Dichlorophenol
... shockChemical poisoning - Aluminum Phosphide
... shockChemical poisoning - Borates
... shockChemical poisoning - Brodifacoum
... shockChemical poisoning - Bromadiolone
... shockChemical poisoning - Bromoform
... shockChemical poisoning - Butylamines
... shockChemical poisoning - Dinitrophenol
... shockChemical poisoning - Epichlorohydrin
... shockChemical poisoning - Ethylenediamine
... shockChemical poisoning - Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
... shockChemical poisoning - Methyl Isocyanate
... shockChemical poisoning - Morpholine
... shockChemical poisoning - Phenol
... shockChemical poisoning - Selenium Dioxide
... shockChemical poisoning - Sodium Hypochlorite
... shockChemical poisoning - Strychnine
... shockChemical poisoning - Sulfur Trioxide
... shockChemical poisoning - Titanium
... shockChlorophacinone rodenticide poisoning
... shockCholera
... shockChromium poisoning
... shockColchicine toxicity
... shockCongenital herpes simplex
... shockCoumachlor rodenticide poisoning
... shockCoumafuryl rodenticide poisoning
... shockCoumatetralyl rodenticide poisoning
... shockD
Difenacoum rodenticide poisoning
... shockDifethialone rodenticide poisoning
... shockDiphacinone rodenticide poisoning
... shockE
Ebola
... shockEctopic pregnancy
... shockElectrical burns
... shockF
Fetomaternal transfusion syndrome
... shockFinale rodenticide poisoning
... shockFirearm Injury
... ShockFlea-borne diseases
... ShockFlocoumafen rodenticide poisoning
... shockFolgorat rodenticide poisoning
... shockFractured femur
... ShockG
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
... shockGray baby syndrome
... shockH
Hantavirus
... shockHavoc rodenticide poisoning
... shockHemorragic fever with renal syndrome
... acute shockHerpes, Neonatal - Disseminated
... shockHypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
... shockI
Indandione rodenticide poisoning
... shockInsect allergy
... shockIron poisoning
... ShockK
Klerat rodenticide poisoning
... shockL
Lactic Acidosis
... ShockListeriosis sepsis
... shockM
Marburg virus
... shockMastocytosis
... ShockMatikus rodenticide poisoning
... shockMediastinitis
... shockMeningitis
... shockMeningococcal infection
... shockMercury poisoning
... shockMouser rodenticide poisoning
... shockN
Necrotizing enterocolitis
... shockP
Pancreatitis
... shockPindone rodenticide poisoning
... shockPlague
... shock, rapid shockPneumonic plague
... rapid shockPosthemorrhagic anemia
... shockPostoperative haemorrhage
... ShockPostpartum haemorrhage
... ShockPulmonary Anthrax
... shockPulmonary embolism
... shockR
Ratak Plus rodenticide poisoning
... shockRift Valley Fever
... shockRodend rodenticide poisoning
... shockS
Serratia sepsis
... shockSheehan Syndrome
... acute shockStaphylococcal toxic shock syndrome
... shockStreptococcal Group A invasive disease
... shockStreptococcal Group B invasive disease
... shockSystemic candidiasis
... shockT
Talon rodenticide poisoning
... shockThromboembolism
... shockV
Variceal Bleeding
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio alginolyticus
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio damsela
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio fluvialis
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio furnissii
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio holisae
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio metschnikovii
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio mimicus
... shockVibrio infection - Vibrio parahaemolyticus
... shockVolak rodenticide poisoning
... shockVolid rodenticide poisoning
... shockW
Weil syndrome
... shock
Conditions listing complications: Shock:
The following list of conditions
have 'Shock' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Acute Pancreatitis
... shockAnaphylaxis
... shockAnthrax meningitis
... ShockArgentinean hemorrhagic fever
... shockB
Bacteremia
... shockBacterial pericarditis
... shockBlack locust poisoning
... shockBolivian hemorrhagic fever
... shockBurns
... shockBushmaster poisoning
... shockC
Caffeine Allergy
... shockChemical poisoning - 1-Amino-2-propanol
... shockChemical poisoning - Acetic Anhydride
... shockChemical poisoning - Anticoagulant rodenticide
... shockChemical poisoning - Calcium hypochlorite
... shockChemical poisoning - Calcium Polysulfide
... shockChemical poisoning - Creosote
... shockChemical poisoning - Fluoridated toothpaste
... shockChemical poisoning - Hexachlorobutadiene
... shockChemical poisoning - Potassium Permanganate
... shockCholera
... shockCold antibody hemolytic anemia
... shockConstrictive pericarditis
... shockConstrictive tuberculous pericarditis
... shockCopperhead snake poisoning
... shockCrotalidae snake poisoning
... shockD
Dengue fever
... shockDengue hemorrhagic fever
... shockE
End-stage renal disease
... shockExercise induced anaphylaxis
... shockF
Fractures
... shockG
Gastroenteritis
... shockGastrointestinal bleeding
... shockGila Lizard poisoning
... shockGlory lily poisoning
... shockH
Hantavirosis
... shockHeatstroke
... shockHemorrhage
... shockHepatoma
... shockHereditary pancreatitis
... shockHydatidosis
... shockI
Insect bite allergy
... shockInsect sting allergy
... shockL
Lassa fever
... ShockLizard poisoning
... shockM
Mendelson syndrome
... shockMeningitis
... ShockMeningococcal A
... ShockMeningococcal B
... ShockMeningococcal C
... ShockMeningococcal disease
... shockMeningococcemia
... shockMexican Beaded Lizard poisoning
... shockN
Naked brimcap poisoning
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Africanized honeybee
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Ant
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Black fire ant
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Bumblebee
... shockNon-Food Allergy - honey bee
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Hornet
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Red fire ant
... shockNon-Food Allergy - scorpion
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Tropical fire ant
... shockNon-Food Allergy - wasp
... shockNon-Food Allergy - Yellow jacket Wasp
... shockO
Omsk hemorrhagic fever
... shockOvarian cysts
... shockP
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
... shockPeptic Ulcer
... shockPeritonitis
... shockPneumothorax
... shockPostpartum hemorrhage
... shockPulmonary Anthrax
... shockPulmonary embolism
... shockPulmonary venous return anomaly
... shockPuss caterpillar poisoning
... shockPyogenic pericarditis
... shockR
Relapsing fever
... shockRheumatic pericarditis
... shockRocky Mountain spotted fever
... shockS
Sea wasp poisoning
... shockSea wasp poisoning (Chiropsalmus quadrigatus)
... shockSea wasp poisoning - Chironex fleckeri
... shockSepsis Syndrome
... shockSepticemia
... shockSerotoninergic syndrome
... shockStreptococcal Infections
... shockStriped Blister Beetle poisoning
... shockSystemic Capillary Leak Syndrome
... shockT
Toxic Shock Syndrome
... ShockTrumpet flower poisoning
... shockTuberculous pericarditis
... shockU
Uremic pericarditis
... shockV
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
... shockViral pericarditis
... shockW
Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome
... shock
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Causes of Shock Based on Risk Factors
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Shock?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Shock, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Shock:
Symptoms related to Shock:
Unconsciousness (214 causes), Syncope (1549 causes), Coma (216 causes), Fainting (1259 causes), Hypovolemia (2 causes), Septic shock (4 causes), Hypovolemic shock, Fracture of head of femur, Tibial fracture, Visceral hemorrhage, Meningococcemia, Peritonitis, Splenic infarct, Myocardial infarction (1 cause), Burns, Septic abortion, Antepartum hemorrhage
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