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Can someome in a coma lose their memory and get it back?
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Depends on the cause: If the cause of the coma results in extensive brain damage then memory loss may be permanent. However, if, for example, coma is due to drug overdose, but no brain damage has occurred then memory is more likely to return.
Answered 4/16/2016
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