Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Coma risk factors
Introduction
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- A hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke
- A severe head injury
- Seizures
- Brain tumor
- Brain infections
- Hypoxia for a long time
- Metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetic hyperosmolar coma, hypoglycemia
- Toxins, including poisons, alcohol and other drugs (barbiturates, sedatives, amphetamines,cocaine)
- Liver failure or kidney failure
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S.[4]