Hypovolemic shock is a dangerous condition that happens when you suddenly lose a lot of blood or fluids from your body. This drops your blood volume, the amount of blood circulating in your body. That ...

Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency that happens when your body loses too much blood or fluid. It makes it very difficult for your heart to beat efficiently and can lead to organ failure.

Hypovolemic shock happens when a drop in blood volume — usually due to bleeding — leads to severe complications, including organ failure. Symptoms include a rapid heart rate and breathing difficulty.