Question 1

following lying in a coma cause of a head injury does the patient keep his feelings for his lover is he the same, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: You are a new person in a sence. It takes time. Sometimes people need help with that sort of thing.

Question 2

can the nervous system problems cause a coma like nerve problems!  i get these pains n my head & i'm worried cuz i get a burning senation & tingle 2?

Accepted Answer

Common vs less commo: You can be having atypical migraines, which are common. Everything else is downhill.  If concerned see your pcp or schedule an appointment with a neurologist!

Question 3

can headaches & pains n the head cause a coma if i've been tested a month ago & everything was fine is this what causes a coma?

Accepted Answer

Probably no risk: Coma occurs with specific insults to the brain diffusely or focal problems in the brainstem.  Common headaches such as migraine or tension events would not cause coma, unless signs of severe underlying problems.

Question 4

if someone has a head injury and has been put into an induced coma, how long can that person remain in that state?

Accepted Answer

Head injury coma: Typically this treatment is used to help reduce swelling in the brain and to reduce metabolic needs of the cerebrum. Treatment is usually weaned as the brain swelling improves, typically one to two weeks. Complications of immobility such as pneumonia and infections limit long term use.

Question 5

hit my head wayyy to hard and afraid to go to sleep because of coma. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Heat Injury: Loss of consciousness? Headache? Visual changes? Dizziness? Balance problems? Ringing in the ears?  Confused? Emotionally labile?  If you are feeling ill since your head injury then please get prompt medical attention. 
Take care.

Question 6

what is an induced coma, and is it safe the recipient would be a20 year old male with head trauma

Accepted Answer

Medication induced: An induced coma is where doctors administer medications to dull the senses and alleviate pain.  This is safe and in fact commonly done for patients with head trauma.

Question 7

my father was attacked and beaten on the head with a shavel which led to him being in a coma for 2 and half months now he has huge memory loss .?

Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear this: I'm sorry to hear that this happened to your father.  I hope your father will regain his memory or be able to carry on and make new memories.  I also hope that you'll get the support you need in dealing with this difficult situation. When a patient has been in a coma for an extended period of time there are often memory problems and cognitive difficulties that can be helped through rehabilitation.

Question 8

i had an mri & 2 ct scan of the brain should i b worried bout a coma i had the scans for my headaches & pains in my head i'm scared?

Accepted Answer

Why: All the test did not show any thing so far ? If that correct i would not worry.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

how does a coma from head trauma and the head trauma itself damage the brain?

Accepted Answer

Coma is a symptom: Head trauma is not brain trauma, both can co-exist. Coma is a symptom secondary to brain trauma, not to simple head trauma. Brain trauma sets up an incredibly complex train of chemical reactions, some of which begin immediately and others may begin years later.

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Can headaches & pains n the head cause a coma if i've been tested a month ago & everything was fine is this what causes a coma?

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Hit my head wayyy to hard and afraid to go to sleep because of coma. what do i do?

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What is an induced coma, and is it safe the recipient would be a20 year old male with head trauma

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My father was attacked and beaten on the head with a shavel which led to him being in a coma for 2 and half months now he has huge memory loss .?

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I had an mri & 2 ct scan of the brain should i b worried bout a coma i had the scans for my headaches & pains in my head i'm scared?

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