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A coma () is a prolonged state of deep unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to stimuli (including pain, light, and sound), lacks a normal sleep-wake cycle and does not initiate voluntary actions. The person may experience respiratory and circulatory problems due to the body's inability to maintain normal bodily functions. People in a coma often require extensive medical care to maintain their health and prevent complications such as pneumonia or blood clots. Coma patients exhibit a complete absence of wakefulness and are unable to consciously feel, sp

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A coma is a prolonged state of deep unconsciousness where a person cannot be awakened and does not respond to stimuli like pain, light, or sound, while also losing their normal sleep-wake cycle and ability to take voluntary actions. Coma patients require extensive medical care because their bodies struggle to maintain basic functions like breathing and circulation, which puts them at risk for serious complications.

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Medical condition (new).name
Coma
Medical condition (new).field
Neurology, critical care medicine, psychiatry
Medical condition (new).symptoms
Unconsciousness
Medical condition (new).complications
Persistent vegetative state, death
Medical condition (new).duration
Can vary from a few days to several years
Medical condition (new).image
Comaventilator.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption
Image of a comatose man unresponsive to stimuli

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