{"id":1108,"date":"2022-05-24T16:50:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T12:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/disease\/coma\/"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:50:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T12:50:49","slug":"coma","status":"publish","type":"disease","link":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/disease\/coma\/","title":{"rendered":"Coma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DEFINITION<\/h2>\n<div >Coma is a state of prolonged unconsciousness that can be caused by a variety of problems &mdash; traumatic head injury, stroke, brain tumor, drug or alcohol intoxication, or even an underlying illness, such as diabetes or an infection.<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >Coma is a medical emergency. Swift action is needed to preserve life and brain function. Doctors normally order a battery of blood tests and a brain CT scan to try to determine what&#8217;s causing the coma so that proper treatment can begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >Comas seldom last longer than several weeks. People who are unconscious for a longer period of time may transition to a persistent vegetative state. Depending on the cause of coma, people who are in a persistent vegetative state for more than one year are extremely unlikely to awaken.<\/div>\n<h2>CAUSES<\/h2>\n<div >Many types of problems can cause coma. Some examples are:<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Traumatic brain injuries.<\/strong> Traumatic brain injuries, often caused by traffic collisions or acts of violence, are common causes of comas.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Stroke.<\/strong> Reduced or interrupted blood supply to the brain (stroke), which may be caused by blocked arteries or a burst blood vessel, can result in coma.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Tumors.<\/strong> Tumors in the brain or brainstem can cause coma.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Diabetes.<\/strong> In people with diabetes, blood sugar levels that become too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia) can cause a stroke or coma.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Lack of oxygen.<\/strong> People who have been rescued from drowning or those who have been resuscitated after a heart attack may not awaken due to lack of oxygen to the brain.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Infections.<\/strong> Infections such as encephalitis and meningitis cause swelling (inflammation) of the brain, spinal cord or the tissues that surround the brain. Severe cases of these infections can result in brain damage or coma.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Seizures.<\/strong> Ongoing seizures may lead to coma.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Toxins.<\/strong> Exposure to toxins, such as carbon monoxide or lead, can cause brain damage and coma.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li ><strong>Drugs and alcohol.<\/strong> Overdosing on drugs or alcohol can result in coma.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<h2>SYMPTOMS<\/h2>\n<div >The signs and symptoms of coma commonly include:<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li >Closed eyes<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li >Depressed brainstem reflexes, such as pupils not responding to light<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li >No responses of limbs, except for reflex movements<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li >No response to painful stimuli, except for reflex movements<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li >Irregular breathing<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div ><strong>When to see a doctor<\/p>\n<p> <\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >Coma is a medical emergency. 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