Effects of Anaphylactic Shock on the Body
You may have a food intolerance or a small allergic reaction to something that comes in contact with you, but this is not more severe when compared to anaphylactic shock. Almost all substances can be allergens, including food and insect bites or stings. The cause is not always known. The first time you are exposed to a substance, your immune system learns to recognize a foreign substance. In anaphylactics, when you are exposed again, your immune system has an excessive response that affects the entire body and can put your life in danger. Symptoms may start in seconds and can develop quickly.
The first treatment is usually using adrenaline because it can reverse the situation quickly. After you experience anaphylactics, you are always at risk, so you must be careful to avoid triggering substances. Your doctor may prescribe adrenaline in the form of a prefilled autoinjector that you can carry with you. If you need to use an autoinjector pen, you can inject it yourself or someone else will do it for you. You should always seek medical attention after using adrenaline. Symptoms sometimes return, but usually within 72 hours.
Immune system
Your immune system against antigens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. He learned to recognize harmful substances and work to neutralize them. After your immune system is in contact with antigens, the immune system will store information for future use. When the immune system does this task, you will not feel pain.
Sometimes, when contact with the antigen again, the immune system overreacts, doing defenses that are out of proportion. Too much histamine and other inflammatory chemicals are quickly released into your system. This causes a variety of problems that can damage the body.
Adrenaline is a hormone that is produced naturally by your body. In anaphylactic, extra doses can help increase blood flow throughout your body and help reverse the immune system's aggressive response.
Respiratory system
Inflammation in the respiratory system can cause bronchial tissue to swell. Symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. It can also cause fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and cough. You can make high pitched sounds or wheezing when you breathe. Feelings of tightness in the chest and chest pain are common. Respiratory disorders are life-threatening emergencies that require immediate medical attention. If left untreated, it can cause a respiratory attack. Patients with asthma are at risk of developing respiratory problems.
Skin (integumentary system)
One of the more obvious signs of anaphylactic can be seen on the skin. Symptoms may begin to appear as itchy and reddish, or only mild heating of the skin. This can develop scars, or itching on the skin that hurts when you touch it. If your respiratory system is disturbed, the skin may turn blue due to lack of oxygen. Pale skin means you will be in shock.
Blood circulation system
In anaphylactic, small blood vessels (capillaries) begin to leak blood into your tissues. This can cause a sudden and dramatic decrease in blood pressure. Other symptoms include rapid or weak pulse and palpitations. When the main organs don't get the blood and oxygen they need to function, your body will experience anaphylactic shock. This condition is a life-threatening medical emergency. If left untreated, you are at great risk of experiencing internal organ damage or heart attack.
Digestive system
Even if your reaction is usually mild, food allergies put you at increased risk of anaphylactic. Symptoms of an allergic digestive system include bloating, cramps, and abdominal pain. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
The central nervous system
Even before the first physical symptoms occur, some people have a strange feeling - a feeling that something bad will happen. Some other cases felt a metallic taste in their mouths. Inflammation of the central nervous system can make you dizzy or feel lightheaded. Some people experience headaches. There may be eye swelling. Lips and tongue can swell making it difficult to talk. If the throat swells, it can block your respiratory tract. Anaphylactic can cause mental confusion, anxiety, and weakness. Other symptoms include slurred speech, hoarseness, and difficulty speaking. As your body goes into shock, loss of consciousness will occur.
