Question 1

can a person survive after going into a coma from being in car wreck?

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Complex question: This is a complex question with many variables, and is hard to answer without specifics. While it is possible for patients to survive comas, even after a traumatic injury such as a car accident, the cause of the coma, depth of coma, pre-morbid state of health of the individual, and severity of the injury to the brain and other organs all play a crucial role in the patient's outcome.

Question 2

i'm curious; what were chances i'd survive coma of over 1 month, due to cerebral cortex damage in car accident?

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: If this was your experience, you were very fortunate indeed.  Since there are so many variables, and you have not provided history, test outcomes, hospital records, etc., there is no way of objectifying a reasonable answer.  If you wish a thorough assessment of lingering issues, obtain a virtual consult at  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 3

my niece was in a bad car accident. she is in a coma for 7 days now. she can cough and gag but pupils are fixed. what does that mean and what can be done?

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: I am sorry to learn about your niece's condition. Her management is complex and please review with your ICU team The bedside nurse may be able to answer your questions.

Question 4

after my best friend died from a deep coma and brain damage from car accident, i feel very depressed and want to die but not sucide!!!

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I am so sorry: for your loss. Losing your best friend is a very painful experience. To get through this - grieving is necessary.  Please consider talking to your pastor, your family, friends or even a grief counselor. If the thoughts of death become strong - getting help is especially important. If you were to feel suicidal that warrants getting help right away. God Bless You.

Question 5

what causes a coma in a car crash?

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Traumatic coma: Coma may be caused by an injury to the brain stem due to the back and forth movement of the head and brain .  Other causes include the build up of pressure from brain swelling or hemorrhage,  causing brain tissue to herniate across fibrous bands separating the different parts of the brain or through the foramen magnum putting pressure on the brain stem centers for breathing and heart rate.

Question 6

could a person survive from diabetic coma?

Accepted Answer

Yes, indeed!: Hi. Yes, indeed, and many do. In fact, we lose very few people from diabetic "coma" (usually either diabetic ketoacidosis or non-ketotic, hyperglycemic, hyperosmolar coma) these days. Ain't modern medicine great?!

Question 7

my partner was in a car crash was in a coma came of sedition sunday but not responding to anyone will he wake up?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: Without the ability to examine the individual and review CT scan or MRI results, it is impossible to even guess. You need to ask the doctors who are actually caring for your partner.

Question 8

i have been in 3 major car accidents over last few years i was in hospital for over a week, was in a medically induced coma for 2 days from 3rd.. i am in pain in my back/neck and muscle ache, was on oxy, didn't work well. wondering if soma could help?

Accepted Answer

: If oxycontin fails to relieve your pain, using SOMA as a muscle relaxant is less likely effective for your pain but you can give it a try.

Question 9

how to know if someone is going into a coma?

Accepted Answer

Coma: Usually a person going into a coma loses alertness; the person passes out and is not responsive.To definitively determine if someone is in a coma, further testing is needed.

Question 10

anyone know about how hard you have to hit your head before going into a coma?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There is no hard and fast rule.  It depends on how much trauma or force is applied to the brain.  There is no specific number or grading scale to measure how hard you have to be hit to cause enough damage to the brain to go into a coma.

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Can a person survive after going into a coma from being in car wreck

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Can a person survive after going into a coma from being in car wreck?

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I'm curious; what were chances i'd survive coma of over 1 month, due to cerebral cortex damage in car accident?

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My niece was in a bad car accident. she is in a coma for 7 days now. she can cough and gag but pupils are fixed. what does that mean and what can be done?

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After my best friend died from a deep coma and brain damage from car accident, i feel very depressed and want to die but not sucide!!!

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What causes a coma in a car crash?

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Could a person survive from diabetic coma?

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My partner was in a car crash was in a coma came of sedition sunday but not responding to anyone will he wake up?

A member asked:

I have been in 3 major car accidents over last few years i was in hospital for over a week, was in a medically induced coma for 2 days from 3rd.. i am in pain in my back/neck and muscle ache, was on oxy, didn't work well. wondering if soma could help?

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How to know if someone is going into a coma?

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Anyone know about how hard you have to hit your head before going into a coma?

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