Distributive shock: Difference between revisions

In addition to sepsis, distributive shock can be caused by [[systemic inflammatory response syndrome]] (SIRS) due to conditions other than [[infection]] such as [[pancreatitis]], burns or [[Injury|trauma]].{{sfn|Kanaparthi et al.|2013|loc= Overview: Etiology}} Other causes include, [[toxic shock syndrome]] (TSS), [[anaphylaxis]] (a sudden, severe allergic reaction), [[adrenal insufficiency]], reactions to [[Pharmaceutical drug|drugs]] or [[toxin]]s, [[Heavy metal (chemistry)|heavy metal]] poisoning, hepatic ([[liver]]) insufficiency and damage to the [[central nervous system]].{{sfn|Kanaparthi et al.|2013|loc= Overview: Etiology}} Causes of adrenal insufficiency leading to distributive shock include acute worsening of chronic adrenal insufficiency, destruction or removal of the adrenal glands, suppression of adrenal gland function due to exogenous steroids, hypopituitarism and metabolic failure of hormone production.{{sfn|Kanaparthi et al.|2013|loc= Overview: Etiology}}