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About Shock

Hi friends, How's been your day? It's another beautiful Tuesday here and for our health talk today we'll be examining Shock. We will look at what it is, the types, symptoms and what to do. Happy reading. ----- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------ What is shock? This is a life threatening condition resulting from insufficient circulation of blood round the body. Shock is classified as a medical emergency. It often accompanies severe injuries or illness and can lead to other conditions such as hypoxia (low oxygen supply), cardiac arrest and vital organ damage. Types of Shock. 1. Hypovolemic Shock - Occurs due to reduced blood volume and consequent low blood pressure which results from the following; *Severe heamorrhage. *Severe vomitting and diarrhea *Severe burns. 2. Cardiogenic Shock -Occurs in a situation where there's not enough blood in circulation resulting from acute heart disease that weakens and damages the hea

A Day At a Time.

Hello dearies. As you begin the new week just live one day at a time.  We live in a fast paced world now where everything is almost instant.  While this is something good owing to the technological advancements we have made in such a short time, it also has cons on us all. The pressure of setting goals and achieving them can become a nightmare if not well handled and balanced. This is what leads to burn outs, depression and high blood pressure in most people. This is why even though it is necessary to set goals, plan ahead and all that, it is also important that we take them in piece meals by concentrating on what is necessary for now. The way you live your now cumulatively decides how your future will look like eventually. So this week, make your plans but live 'one day at a time.' Photo credit:lovethispic.com