Shock
A person whose blood flow suddenly drops could have a shock, a critical medical condition that needs immediate medical attention. Shock may be due to severe burns, infection, allergic reaction, blood loss, heatstroke, trauma, or poisoning, including arsenic poisoning.
The internal organs of someone having a shock do not get enough oxygen or blood, and when left untreated could result in permanent damage to internal organs. But, of course, the worst result is death.
Signs and symptoms that a person is experiencing a shock include cool and clammy skin, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, and ashen skin. In addition, the person’s fingernails and lips could have a bluish or grayish tinge. Nausea, vomiting, fainting or dizziness, and sudden fatigue or weakness can occur, and the person could also appear agitated or anxious. Their pupils might likewise be dilated.
The shock caused by psychological factors, such as traumatic events, is known as acute stress disorder, wherein the person exhibits strong physical and emotional responses. The other form of shock is a physiological shock when insufficient blood flows throughout the body due to injury. But whatever type of shock a person suffers, it is life-threatening.
