Hypovolemic Shock
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Hypovolemic shock is a serious situation in which the body loses a significant amount of blood or fluids, so that the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the organs.
When to seek help? It is a medical emergency: it requires immediate care in cases of heavy bleeding, severe vomiting or diarrhea, extensive burns, or marked dehydration.
Common manifestations:
- Pale, cold, and clammy skin
- Rapid pulse and rapid breathing
- Dizziness, confusion, or loss of consciousness
Who treats it? In the acute moment it is managed by the emergency physician, and the internist takes part in the follow-up; the endocrinologist may intervene if there are associated metabolic causes. Faced with these signs, the right thing to do is to call emergency services without delay.
Data on 401 doctors who treat hypovolemic shock
Which specialist treats hypovolemic shock?
Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency managed by an emergency medicine physician, with support from an internist for follow-up care. If you notice signs of shock such as pale skin, low blood pressure, and confusion, seek emergency care immediately. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hypovolemic shock
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is hypovolemic shock?
Hypovolemic shock is a serious situation in which the body loses a significant amount of blood or fluids, so that the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the organs.
Which doctor treats hypovolemic shock?
Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency managed by an emergency medicine physician, with support from an internist for follow-up care. If you notice signs of shock such as pale skin, low blood pressure, and confusion, seek emergency care immediately. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.