Distributive shock

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• Septic shock
  Septic shock
  
  Septic shock is a serious medicine condition caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of infection and sepsis, though the microbe may be systemic or localized to a particular site....
   - This is caused by an overwhelming infection leading to vasodilation
  Vasodilation
  
  Vasodilation refers to the widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, particularly in the large arteries, smaller arterioles and large veins....
  , such as by Gram negative bacteria i.e. Escherichia coli
  Escherichia coli
  
  'Escherichia coli' , is a Gram negative bacterium that is commonly found in the lower gastrointestinal tract of warm-blooded animals. Most E....
   which releases an endotoxin
  Endotoxin
  
  Endotoxins are toxins associated with certain bacteria. Classically, an "endotoxin" is a toxin which, unlike an "exotoxin", is not secreted in soluble form by live bacteria, but is a structural component in the bacteria which is released mainly when bacteria are lysis....
   which produces adverse biochemical, immunological and occasionally neural mechanisms which are harmful to the body. It is treated by antibiotics, fluid replacement, and vasoconstrictor
  Vasoconstrictor
  
  #REDIRECT vasoconstriction...
  s.
• Anaphylactic shock - Caused by a severe anaphylactic reaction
  Anaphylaxis
  
  Anaphylaxis is an acute Circulatory system and very severe Type I hypersensitivity allergy reaction in humans and other mammals. The term comes from the Greek words a?a ana and f??a??? phylaxis ....
   to an allergen
  Allergen
  
  An allergen is a parasite antigen capable of stimulating a type-I hypersensitivity reaction in atopy individuals.Most humans mount significant Immunoglobulin E responses only as a defense against parasitic infections....
  , antigen
  Antigen
  
  An antigen is a substance that prompts the generation of antibodies and can cause an immune response. The word originated from the notion that they can stimulate antibody generation....
  , drug
  Drug
  
  A drug, broadly speaking, is any chemical substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function....
   or foreign protein causing the release of histamine
  Histamine
  
  Histamine is a biogenic amine involved in local immune system as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter....
   which causes widespread vasodilation. Leading to hypotension and increase capillary permeability.
• Acute adrenal insufficiency
  Adrenal insufficiency
  
  Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones , primarily cortisol, but may also include impaired aldosterone production which regulates sodium, potassium and water retention....
   is not infrequently the result of discontinuing corticosteroid
  Corticosteroid
  
  Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiology systems such as stress , immune system and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior....
   treatment without tapering the dosage.
• Neurogenic shock
  Neurogenic shock
  
  Neurogenic shock is Shock caused by the sudden loss of the autonomic nervous system signals to the smooth muscle in blood vessel walls. This can result from severe central nervous system damage....
  . Neurogenic shock
  Neurogenic shock
  
  Neurogenic shock is Shock caused by the sudden loss of the autonomic nervous system signals to the smooth muscle in blood vessel walls. This can result from severe central nervous system damage....
   is the rarest form of shock. It is caused by trauma
  Physical trauma
  
  Physical trauma refers to a body injury. A trauma patient is someone who has suffered serious and life-threatening physical injury with the potential for secondary complications such as Shock , respiratory failure and death....
   to the spinal cord
  Spinal cord
  
  The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of neuron and glia that extends from the brain. The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system....
   resulting in the sudden loss of autonomic
  Autonomic
  
  Autonomic can refer to several things, including:*Autonomic nervous system*Autonomic computing*Autonomic system *Autonomic networking...
   and motor
  Motor neuron
  
  In vertebrates, the term motor neuron classically applies to neurons located in the central nervous system that project their axons outside the CNS and directly or indirectly control muscles....
   reflexes below the injury level. Without stimulation by sympathetic nervous system
  Sympathetic nervous system
  
  The Sympathetic Nervous System is a branch of the autonomic nervous system along with the enteric nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system....
   the vessel walls relax uncontrolled, resulting in a sudden decrease in peripheral vascular resistance, leading to vasodilation
  Vasodilation
  
  Vasodilation refers to the widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, particularly in the large arteries, smaller arterioles and large veins....
   and hypotension
  Hypotension
  
  In physiology and medicine, hypotension refers to an abnormally low blood pressure. This is best understood as a physiologic state, rather than a disease....
  .