Coma
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| Definition |
Coma is unconsciousness caused by a
disease, injury or poison. A person in a coma is described as
comatose.
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| Causes |
Causes of coma include disease,
injury and poisoning.
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| Treatment |
Treatment depends on the cause of
coma. Some of the causes are treatable and reversible and others may
result in a permanent comatose state.
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| Comments |
Coma is a serious condition. Tests
including X-rays, blood tests, spinal tap (lumbar puncture), and
electroencephalography (EEG) may be performed to determine the
cause. Many patients recover, however, others may remain comatose or
get worse.
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| Related
Links |
Coma Recovery
Association
Coma Recovery Association brief explanation of coma.
National Insitute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke
National Insitute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke provides
consumer information about coma.
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