What is coma?
A coma is a medical event characterized as a deep prolonged unconsciousness that may be a result of trauma, bleeding, swelling, lack of oxygenation, infection, or seizures. Alternatively, it may be medically induced or a type of purposeful deep unconscious state to protect the brain.
How do members experience coma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with coma*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for coma*
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Who has coma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 14 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 24 |
Talk to people with coma
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members say they have this condition