Anaphylactic Shock
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Anaphylactic shock is a severe and violent allergic response that may occur as a result of contact with an allergen. Possible allergens include chemicals, medicines, vaccines, particular foods or food additives-such as sulfites and insect venom. Anaphylactic shock may cause severe breathing distress and can be life-threatening.
In anaphylactic shock, the body's reaction to an allergen can cause a swelling of the air passages, with a consequent narrowing of the airway, resulting in extreme difficulty in breathing. In rare instances, the tongue and air passages may swell to the point where the airway closes and breathing becomes almost impossible.
Symptoms usually come on rapidly, most often with in one to fifteen minutes of contact with an allergen. The more quickly a reaction begins, the more severe it is likely to be. The first signs of a reaction can include a sense of uneasiness, agitation, weakness, sweating, flushing, and shortness of breath, accompanied by intense fear and anxiety. Another early sign may be the presence of itchy hives that begin to spread rapidly all over the body. Other symptoms may include restlessness, falling blood pressure, shock, uneven heartbeat, wheezing, trouble swallowing, nausea, and diarrhea.
This kind of an allergic reaction is frightening. But don't panic. As you seek help, try to remain as calm as possible. An agitated state makes breathing even more difficult. It is important to reassure yourself that the situation will be resolved.
General recommendation for anaphylactic shock
- If you have reasons to suspect that you may be susceptible to anaphylaxis based on previous reactions or family history. For example -ask your doctor to prescribe a home emergency kit containing epinephrine, such as the Ana-Kit or EpiPen, and be sure you learn how to administer it correctly. Having a supply of epinephrine on hand may someday save your life.
- There are natural remedies that can help support your full recovery from an episode of this nature once the immediate crisis has passed and the source of the reaction has been diagnosed.
Preventive measures for anaphylactic shock
Unfortunately, there is often no way to know ahead of time that you may be allergic to a particular substance. Should you ever suffer a dangerous allergic reaction, however, it goes without saying that you should guard against any future contact with the allergen.
- Treatment for anaphylactic shock : This section provides information about most effective treatments for curing anaphylactic shock.
- Herbal treatment for anaphylactic shock : This section focuses on various traditional herbal treatments used to cure anaphylactic shock.
- Anaphylactic shock homeopathy treatment: It provides information about homeopathic medicines required for curing anaphylactic shock.