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Coma: Loss of consciousness for a long period. See detailed information below for a list of 862 causes of Coma, Symptom Checker, Assessment Questionnaire, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Coma.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Review the causes of these more specific types of Coma:
Review causes of types of Coma in more specific categories:
Review causes of more specific types of Coma:
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Coma, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Coma may include:
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Real-life user stories relating to Coma:
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Coma. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Coma
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Coma as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Coma
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Coma as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Coma may include these symptoms:
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Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Coma:
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Coma. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Coma as a symptom include:
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causes of Coma
- (Source - Diseases Database)
A coma is a profound or deep state of unconsciousness. The affected individual is alive but is not able to react or respond to life around him/her. Coma may occur as an expected progression or complication of an underlying illness, or as a result of an event such as head trauma. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Coma Information Page: NINDS)
A coma is a profound or deep state of unconsciousness. The affected individual is alive but is ... (Source: excerpt from NINDS Coma Information Page: NINDS)
Profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused; coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
A state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused; coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem.
- (Source - CRISP)
Coma is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Coma, or a subtype of Coma,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
- (Source - National Institute of Health)
The list of organs typically affected by Coma may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Coma mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 862 causes of Coma
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Coma. Of the 862 causes of Coma that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Coma' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Coma or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Coma based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Coma, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Drowsiness, Narcosis, Sedation, Somnolence, Unconscious state, Unconsciousness, Reduced level of consciousness
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Subtypes of Coma:
Level of consciousness, decreased (11 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Coma:
Syncope (2084 causes), Level of consciousness symptoms (1504 causes)
Symptoms related to Coma:
Syncope (2084 causes), Unconsciousness (424 causes), Blackouts (38 causes), Fainting (1326 causes), Delirium (381 causes), Hepatic coma, Intoxication, Metabolic abnormalities, Central nervous system diseases, Acute neurologic injuries, Stroke (192 causes), Hypoxia (69 causes)
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