Shock Symptoms, Adult or Older Child
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine
Shock is a life-threatening condition that may quickly occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These include: Passing out (losing consciousness). Feeling very dizzy or lightheaded, like you may pass out. Feeling very weak or having trouble standing. Not…