When shock occurs the body’s organs and tissues no longer receive the blood they need to function correctly.
This results in an imbalance of oxygen supply and demand.
The result is a buildup of waste products that can have detrimental effects on the organs.
When this type of shock occurs it is not something to ever be taken lightly. It can result in death or a coma if the person is not rushed to the hospital.
Many times, people hear about someone going through a traumatic experience, leaving them feeling shocked. This is a bit different and is termed psychological shock. It causes the mind to go through obstacles and often requires the help of a psychologist.
Shock may be caused by any of the following:
- Loss of blood through internal or external bleeding
The immediate treatment of shock can mean the difference between life and death, or the difference between major organ damage or complete recovery. When recovering from shock, it will be important that you make major changes in your living habits so that your body has a strong chance at fighting off the symptoms.
Some of the signs of shock include: very low blood pressure, blue lips/fingernails, weakness, anxiety, nauseous, rapid/shallow breathing, chest pain, loss of consciousness, fast but weak pulse, moist/clammy skin, profuse sweating, dizziness or light-headedness.
Signs of Shock:
As Shock Grows Worse, Look for These Signs:
It can be really hard to diagnose shock in babies or children. This is because their bodies are still very resilient and able to preserve their blood pressure. This is also dangerous because the brain and heart are protected at the expense of other organs.
In the case of physiological shock medical treatment is always necessary right away. The treatment can be performed by either a medical doctor or naturopath who can immediately stabilize the patient.
What to do if someone is in shock:
Certain herbs can be used to keep a patient suffering with physiological shock stable. These include Indian gooseberry, Ginseng, Echinacea, Tamarisk, Astragalus and Sweet basil.
Psychological shock is treated a bit differently with herbal medicines. Chamomilla, Lavender, Passiflora Incarnata and Scullcap are all good at stabilizing and keeping the mind at peace. Homeopathic remedies that can be used include Aconite, Arnica and Belladonna.
As I stated earlier, psychological shock is not life-threatening as is physiological shock, but if you feel you need the help of a doctor or psychologist then you should definitely seek it as psychological shock can lead to major mental and emotional issues.
Questions about the herbal or homeopathic medicines you choose to take can be directed toward a homeopath. They are relatively easy to find especially in larger cities.
References:
http://firstaid.about.com/od/bleedingcontrol/ht/shock.htm
http://lds.org/hf/library/1,16866,4335-1,00.html?LibraryURL=/lds/hf/display
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