What is Hypovolemic?

WHAT IS HYPOVOLEMIC?

Hypovolemia is a condition that occurs when your body loses fluid, like blood or water. Fluids are essential to keep your organs functioning. Symptoms of hypovolemia include weakness, fatigue and dizziness. Treatment with IV fluids rehydrates and replenishes the fluid your body lost.

Hypovolemic shock is an emergency condition in which severe blood or other fluid loss makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body.

What is the most common cause of hypovolemia?

The most common cause of hypovolemic shock is blood loss when a major blood vessel bursts or when you're seriously injured. This is called hemorrhagic shock. You can also get it from heavy bleeding related to pregnancy, from burns, or even from severe vomiting and diarrhea.