Causes of Shock

Cause of Shock: Sudden drop in blood pressure (hypotension) usually from an underlying cause.

Underlying condition causes of Shock: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Shock) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Shock includes:

Reduced blood volume
- Injury
- Loss of blood
- Internal bleeding (see Bleeding symptoms)
- Illness
- Severe burns
- Dehydration - and various causes of dehydration:
- Severe vomiting (see Vomiting)
- Severe diarrhea
- Excessive urination
- Edema
- Anaphylaxis
Certain acute heart conditions:
- Heart attack
- Coronary thrombosis (see Heart symptoms)
- Arrhythmias
- Ruptured aortic aneurysm (type of Artery conditions)
Pulmonary embolism
Blood poisoning
Severe infection
Anaphylactic shock
Sepsis
Septic shock
Severe pain
Certain poisons

Shock as a complication: Other conditions that might have Shock as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Shock. The list of conditions listing Shock as a complication in our database includes:

Shock as a symptom: Conditions listing Shock as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Shock. The list of conditions listing Shock as a symptom in our database includes:

Related information for causes of Shock: Further relevant information on causes of Shock may be found in the risk factors for Shock and underlying causes of Shock.
Last revision: Dec 5, 2003

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