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Can you fall into a coma from being sleep deprived?
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No: But you would most often fall asleep, possibly at a bad moment and crash your car or otherwise have a tragic event. Prolonged sleep deprivation can also trigger seizures.For most, the body protects itself from harm by shutting down into sleep.
Answered 8/15/2014
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