Shock
Shock Overview The term
shock has many meanings to people outside the medical field.
Shock Related Category: Pathology any condition in which the circulatory system is unable to provide adequate circulation to the body tissue s, also called circulatory failure or circulatory collapse....
Anaphylactic shock
ANAPHYLACTIC
SHOCK - A serious, often life-threatening allergic reaction that is characterized by low blood pressure ,
shock (poor tissue perfusion), and difficulty breathing . [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... Anaphylactic
Shock Multi media from HONs...
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic
shock is a disease state where the heart is damaged enough that it is unable to supply sufficient blood to the body. Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors ... Cardiogenic
shock is the failure of your heart to pump enough blood to your major organ s to support life. What...
Electrical shock
Electrical
shock : First aid The danger from an electrical
shock depends on how high the voltage is, how the current traveled through the body, the person's overall health, and how quickly the person is treated. Cardioversion - In this procedure, a small, electrical
shock is delivered t...
Hypovolemic shock
HYPOVOLEMIC
SHOCK - A state of inadequate tissue perfusion that occurs secondary to an abnormally low circulating blood volume. May occur as the result of severe dehydration . [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... Hypovolemic
shock is a medical emergency !...
Insulin Shock
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Shock Hyperinsulinism - presence in the system of an above-normal amount of insulin , the substance secreted by the pancreas and needed by the body to utilize sugar . An increased amount of insulin in the body results in below... Alternate Names : Insulin
Shock , Low ...
Septic shock
septic
shock (associated with infections ) neurogenic
shock (caused by damage to the nervous system) Treating septic
shock isn't simply a matter of antibiotics . In fact, the
shock can get worse initially as the bacteria release massive amounts of toxin when they are killed. Se...
Absorption
...ting enough milk . Functional orthotics incorporate special wedges to adjust the heel or forefoot, correcting defects in the arch that cause poor
shock absorption , such as excessive pronation (flattening of the arch) or supination (an arch that is too high). Bile is a digestive fluid secreted ...
Acidosis
... Incorrect Water Chemistry Acidosis or Alkalosis Osmotic Stress or
shock pH
shock ... Gold stein LE, Sporn J, Brown S, et al.: New-onset diabetes melli...
Acromegaly
...ine levels include blockage of the urinary tract (such as by a kidney stone), heart failure , dehydration , excessive blood loss that causes
shock , gout , or muscle conditions (such as rhabdomyolysis, gigantism , acromegaly , ... You think that you may have symptoms of Cushing's disease...
Acupuncture
... some instances, acupuncture or electrical nerve stimulation has also been used to treat the pain . organ ; electric retinopathy ; electric
shock ; electric sleep; electric stimulation therapy; electric wiring; electrifiable; electrification; electrify; electrine; electrition; electrization; ele...
Acute kidney failure
...to the kidney s for a period of time. This may occur from blood loss or
shock . An obstruction or blockage along the urinary tract . Acute kidney fa...e with the disease are nearly asymptomatic , in others it can lead to
shock , acute kidney failure , and, ... ...
Acute pancreatitis
... or go to an emergency room right away. Acute pancreatitis can cause
shock , which may result in death if not treated quickly. Extremely sharp abdo...other parts of the body, such as acute pancreatitis prolonged or severe
shock surgery , such as cardio pulmonary bypass severe trauma to other par...
Alkalosis
... Incorrect Water Chemistry Acidosis or Alkalosis Osmotic Stress or
shock pH
shock ... Lower than normal carbon dioxide levels are common in acidosis ...
Allergic rhinitis
...lergic Rhino sinusitis (Nasal Allergies ) Allergic Conjunctivitis Allergic Reactions Allergic Reaction to a Medication Allergies Anaphylactic
shock ( Anaphylaxis ) Anaphylaxis ... Hay fever ( allergic rhinitis ) is an irritation of the membrane s of the nose by airborne particles or chemi...
Allergic conjunctivitis
...ical history and physical examination . Allergic Conjunctivitis Allergic Reactions Allergic Reaction to a Medication Allergies Anaphylactic
shock ( Anaphylaxis ) Anaphylaxis Atopic Conjunctivitis ( Allergic Conjunctivitis ) Atopic Dermatitis ( Eczema ) Atopic Eczema ( Eczema ) ... In...
Amnesia
...try (mn´zh), [Gr.,=forgetfulness], condition characterized by loss of memory for long or short intervals of time. It may be caused by injury ,
shock , senility , severe illness, or mental disease . AMNESIA - A partial or complete loss of memory. The spontaneous development of amnesia is ...
Ammonia
...nown as aspiration pneumonia near drowning serious inflammation in other parts of the body, such as acute pancreatitis prolonged or severe
shock ... PORTAL- SYSTEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY - Refers to a condition of mental status changes, ranging from mild confusion to a coma -state resulting f...
Anal fissure
...urce:MedicineNet ... Anal Atresia ( Imperforate Anus ) Anal Fissure Analgesic Nephropathy Anaphylactic Reaction ( Anaphylaxis ) Anaphylactic
shock ( Anaphylaxis ) ... This includes people with colostomy or ile ostomy bags, piles , irritable bowl syndrome , and anal fissure s (small cr...
Anaphylaxis
...ere allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) can produce
shock and life-threatening respiratory di stress . Anaphylaxis , also called anaphylactic
shock , is a severe and sometimes life-threatening react...rgen ). Anaphylaxis also is called anaphylactic
shock . Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction t...
Antepartum
...hemorrhage , hydatidiform mole , amniotic embolism ) Prostate cancer
shock Thrombocytopenia purpura ... Extensive vascular ( blood vessel)... hemorrhage , hydatidiform mole , amniotic embolism ) Prostatic cancer
shock Thrombocytopenia purpura ... ...
Arterial embolism
... clot arising from another location that blocks an artery . Buerger's disease ... Aortic rupture Bleeding from the aorta Hypovolemic
shock Arterial embolism Insufficient circulation past the aneurysm Irreversible damage to the kidney s ( kidney failure ) Myocardial infarction ...
Aspiration pneumonia
...nown as aspiration pneumonia near drowning serious inflammation in other parts of the body, such as acute pancreatitis prolonged or severe
shock surgery , such as cardio pulmonary bypass ... Death generally occurs by age 5, due usually to cachexia (wasting away) or aspiration pneumo...
Atrial fibrillation
...tension ) and arteriosclerotic heart diseases (see arteriosclerosis ) in older people. Cardioversion - In this procedure, a small, electrical
shock is delivered to the heart through the chest to stop certain, very fast, arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation , supra ventricular tachycardia ...
Bacteremia
...ion of bacteria . Bacteremia with Sepsis ( Septicemia ) Bacteremic
shock ( Septic
shock ) Bacterial Arthritis (Non-Gonococcal (Septic) Bacterial Arthritis )...
Bedsore
...hip , spine, lower back, shoulder blades, elbows and heels. A skin ulcer or bedsore . defibrillator A machine that delivers an electrical
shock to an irregularly beating heart to restore normal rhythm. Alternative Names: Bedsore ; Decubitus ulcer Causes: These factors increase the r...
Blood poisoning
...rtain wound infections , and blood poisoning . Children between the ages of two and 10 years are most likely to get scarlet fever . Since toxic
shock syndrome is far from the only possible cause of these symptoms, the doctor will need to rule out other serious disorders, such as septicemia ( bloo...
Body weight
...on , a loss of as little as 1 percent to 2 percent of body weight , can cause weakness , dizziness and fatigue . Far more serious is hypovolemic
shock , a life-threatening complication of dehydration . People who are twice their ideal body weight , or more, are at great risk of dying from condit...
Bradycardia
... beat) Bundle Branch Block ( Heart Block ) CAD ( Coronary Heart Disease ) Cardiac Conduction Defect ( Heart Block ) Cardiac Tamponade Cardiogenic
shock CHD ( Coronary Heart Disease ) CHF ( Congestive Heart Failure ) ... A heart rate less than 60 beats per minutes is called a bradycardia . A he...
Breathing difficulties
...With more severe reactions, there may be whole body swelling with breathing difficulties , a 'feeling of dread' and generalised anaphylaxis with
shock and circulatory collapse. Venom allergic reactions usually occur within ten minutes of the sting. If left untreated, PCP will cause breathi...
Breathing difficulty
... breathing difficulty , heart irregularity, ... Early-onset disease presents within the first six days of life with breathing difficulty ,
shock , pneumonia , and occasionally infection of the spinal fluid and brain ( meningitis ). For years, doctors believed that by taking medicines that...
Bruising
...nd kidney s (a direct result of proliferating white blood cells) ...
shock , pain , bruising and other injuries Bleeding Emotional
shock , i.e bereavement Denial of illness or suffering ... Easy bruising or...
BUN
...BUN -to- creatinine ratio. High BUN -to- creatinine ratios occur with sudden ( acute ) kidney failure , which may be caused by conditions such as
shock or severe dehydration . Blood Urea Nitrogen ( BUN ) Blood carries protein to cells throughout the body. After the cells use the protein ...
Burns
...ches in size. Running water over a large burn might increase the risk of
shock . For all second-degree burns : ... First -degree burns are often ca...on s clean and disinfected. Be aware of and alert to the symptoms of toxic
shock syndrome , particularly if your child has recently had surgery or a deep ...
Bursa
...of the hip . Bursitis is usually not infectious, but the bursa can become infected. The knee has 15 bursa e, fluid-filled sacs that act as
shock absorbers and protect the bones, joints and tendon s from the harm friction can cause. There are over 150 bursa e in the human body. Usually ...
Caffeine
...might include ... Tachycardia , or heart beat faster than 100 beats per minute in the adult, can be precipitated by drugs, caffeine , anemia ,
shock , and emotional upset. It may also be a sign of overactivity of the thyroid gland or underlying disease . Propoxyphene/Aspirin/ Caffeine (Oral...
Carbuncle
...y Lung Cancer ) Carcinoma in Situ Cardiac Conduction Defect ( Heart Block ) Cardiac Disease ( Heart Disease ) Cardiac Tamponade Cardiogenic
shock Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cataract ... Boils and carbuncle s are caused by bacteria , many of which normally colon ize on the surface of the...
Cardiac arrest
...may include drowning , suffocation , electrical
shock , severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ), drug ...oronary artery problems are often the cause.
shock Cardiac arrest (no effective heart beat) Re...c arrest , stroke , diabetes , drug overdose,
shock , or hemorrhage . It occurs just before death i...
Cardiovascular Disease
...ude arteriosclerosis , coronary artery disease , heart valve disease , arrhythmia , heart failure , hypertension , orthostatic hypotension ,
shock , endocarditis , disease s of the aorta and its branches, ... Cardiovascular disease . High blood pressure , arteriosclerosis ( hardening o...
Cardioversion
...tion , your doctor may use drugs or an electrical
shock to reset your heart to its regular rhythm. S...n system System designed to de liver low-energy
shock to the atria . Indication: treatment of posto...version - In this procedure, a small, electrical
shock is delivered to the heart through the chest to ...