What is shock? Detailed answer

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What is shock?

You may get shocked when you see your test score or witness an accident. But from a medical point of view, this is not a shock. The word "shock" means a state in which the activity of the body is disturbed. Usually, this slows down the processes going on in it.

A person in shock may suddenly or gradually feel weak or close to fainting. He may become very pale, and his skin may become cold and sweaty. Sweating increases, and the pupils dilate. Shock is accompanied by changes in mental state.

It can begin with a feeling of anxiety, and end with a loss of consciousness. All these are signs of shock, appearing due to the fact that blood circulation decreases, as well as blood pressure. As with fainting, blood entering the brain can eventually lead to loss of consciousness. An insufficient amount of blood in the capillaries explains why the skin becomes cold.

If a person is injured and has lost a lot of blood, then this, of course, in itself can cause a state of shock. But shock can come from a lot of stress, a lot of excitement, pain or a sudden illness, some kind of accident. It is important to understand that for one reason or another, the blood does not circulate properly, and as a result, important processes in the body are disrupted. The best thing to do if a person is in a state of shock is to call a doctor.

Do not move the patient, sit him or put a pillow under his head. Lay the person on their back if they are unconscious and keep them warm until help arrives.

Author: Likum A.

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