10 Hyperglycemia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Coma
Coma describes a state of unconsciousness where the individual cannot be awakened and is not able to respond to any stimuli. The absence of responsiveness includes the inability to speak, move, feel, or hear.
A patient in a comatose state usually scores between 3 and 8 on the Glasgow Coma Scale. Causes of coma include hypercapnia, severe hypoglycemia, traumatic brain injury, intoxication, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and more.
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