Symptom

Coma

A state of prolonged, profound unconsciousness in which the patient cannot be aroused and fails to respond purposefully to external stimuli.

Causes

  • Brain injury

  • Stroke

  • Brain tumor

  • Central nervous system infection

  • Seizure

  • Hyperglycemia

  • Hypoglycemia

  • Anoxia

  • Hepatic encephalopathy

  • Kidney failure

  • Severe hypothyroidism (myxedema coma)

  • Severe hypothermia

  • Drugs (sedatives, alcohol)

  • Carbon monoxide poisoning

Also known as: Comatose, Unconsciousness

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.