An abnormally low circulating blood volume. Blood loss in hypovolemia may be due to internal bleeding from the intestine or stomach; external bleeding from an injury; or loss of blood volume and body fluid associated with problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, or burns. If the hypovolemia is severe, hypovolemic shock can occur, with symptoms that may include a rapid or weak pulse, feeling faint, pale skin, cool or moist skin, rapid breathing, anxiety, overall weakness, and low blood pressure. Emergency medical attention must be sought. The person should be kept warm and assisted to lie down with his or her feet slightly elevated (unless there is a severe head, back, or leg injury). If there is an external wound, sterile dressings and steady, firm, direct pressure should be applied.<\/p>\n
A decreased blood volume that may be caused by internal or external bleeding, fluid losses, or inadequate fluid intake.<\/p>\n
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An abnormally low circulating blood volume. Blood loss in hypovolemia may be due to internal bleeding from the intestine or stomach; external bleeding from an injury; or loss of blood volume and body fluid associated with problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, or burns. If the hypovolemia is severe, hypovolemic shock can occur, with symptoms […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-h"],"yoast_head":"\n