Shock is a life-threatening condition with symptoms like low blood pressure, weakness, chest pain, etc. Learn about causes, types, and treatments.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/measuring-blood-pressure-161139863-5c508f764cedfd0001ddb6c3.jpg)
In this article, you'll learn what can cause shock, what symptoms spell emergency for each type, the first-line treatments when facing an emergency from shock, and more.
Lack of blood flow means the cells and organs do not get enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly. Many organs can be damaged as a result. Shock requires immediate treatment and can get worse very rapidly. As many as 1 in 5 people in shock will die from it.