10 Symptoms of Hypoxia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Seizure and Coma
Seizures occur when a malfunctioning brain is unable to control the body as it should. This can cause the whole body to convulse violently, with the patient often not even aware of what is going on. Depending on the cause, seizures are a sign that you should be getting medical assistance for the patient immediately.
In advanced cases of hypoxia, the body can go into a coma. The body will close down its systems and the patient will become unconscious. If a person becomes unconscious due to lack of oxygen it is emergent as this is a sign that the vital organs are not receiving what they need to survive.
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