Coma

Coma
Related Category: Pathology
in medicine, deep state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be aroused even by painful stimuli. The patient cannot speak and does not respond to command.
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Coma. It's a scary word. But what does it have to do with diabetes? Plenty.
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Diabetic coma: Coma in a diabetic due to the buildup of ketones in the bloodstream. Ketones are a product of metabolizing (using) fats rather than the sugar glucose for energy.
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Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma
Definition:
Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma is a complication of type 2 diabetes that results in extremely high glucose levels without the presence of ketones (a by-product of fat that can cause other ...
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Decrease in consciousness, unconsciousness, and coma almost always require medical evaluation (with the possible exception of alcohol intoxication, simple fainting, or a previously recognized seizure disorder).
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Coma is a deep and prolonged state of unconsciousness resulting from disease, injury or poisoning. The word coma usually refers to the state in which a person appears to be asleep but cannot be awakened.
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coma
Diagnosis
Diagnosis requires the demonstration of hyperglycemia, hyperketonemia, and acidosis. DKA is established if the patient's urine or blood is strongly positive for glucose and ketones.
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coma
fatigue
headache
dizziness
Home Treatment:
There are no home treatments. Use standard first-aid and CPR for signs of shock or cardiac arrest. Call your local Poison Control Center or 911 for further assistance.
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Coma heptico
Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:
La encefalopata heptica se produce por trastornos que afectan al hgado como aquellos que reducen la funcin heptica, tales como la cirrosis o la hepatitis, ...
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COMA"Alternate Compress to spine or Sponging to spine; Hot Enema; Cold Friction; Ice Cap.
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Myxedema coma can respond well to thyroid hormone medication and treatment in an intensive care unit. However, a good outcome depends on how soon treatment starts.
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Side Effects ...
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Myxedema coma can cause unresponsiveness; irregular, shallow breathing; and a drop in blood pressure and body temperature.
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Coma, diabetic *
Common bile duct exploration
Common cold*
Common duct stones (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Communication in intimate relationships
Compartment syndrome
Complementary medicine
Complete blood count test (CBC) ...
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Coma
Common COLD (Colds)
Communication Disorders in Children (Language Disorders in Children)
Compartment Syndrome
Complete Abortion (Miscarriage)
Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (Testicular Feminization)
Complete Heart Block (Heart Block) ...
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Overdose results in coma and eventually death.
2. Nonopioid Analgesics . All of this class of analgesics, except acetaminophen, are NSAIDs .
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Liver encephalopathy is also called portal-systemic encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, or hepatic coma.
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These contain another glycoside, causing mouth and stomach irritation, and even coma and death when consumed in large quantities. Inside the house, Poinsettia plants are another potential danger.
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In severe cases, hypoglycemia can progress to seizures and coma. You develop symptoms of ketoacidosis (a dangerous chemical imbalance in the body).
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head injury (amnesia, coma, haemorrhage)
infection (encephalitis, meningitis)
tumours (malignant and non-malignant growths)
degeneration (multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)
other disorders (migraine, epilepsy) ...
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Untreated uremia may lead to seizures or coma and will ultimately result in death. If your kidneys stop working completely, you will need to undergo dialysis or kidney transplantation.
Dialysis ...
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PORTAL-SYSTEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY - Refers to a condition of mental status changes, ranging from mild confusion to a coma-state resulting from increased ammonia transferred to the brain because of the inability of the liver to remove this toxic compound ...
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An acutely high glucose level carries the risk of a diabetic coma. In addition, ...
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GHB (also called Liquid XTC, G, blue nitro): Once sold at health food stores, GHB's effects are related to dose. Effects range from mild relaxation to coma or death.
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A condition that results from rapidly decreasing atmospheric pressure on the body. Symptoms include joint pain, chest pain, shortness of breath and coma. The condition may be fatal.
benign
A nonlife-threatening condition. Not malignant. Not cancerous.
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In hypoglycemia, cells cannot function normally, and symptoms develop such as nervousness, cool skin, headache, confusion, convulsions or coma.
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HEPATIC FAILURE - A condition of severe end-stage liver dysfunction that is accompanied by a decline in mental status that may range from confusion (hepatic encephalopathy) to unresponsiveness (hepatic coma).
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A living will is an advanced directive that is only used should you become terminally ill. Two doctors must agree that a patient is either in an irreversible coma or has less than six months to live and is unable to make medical decisions.
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The natural course of untreated hypercalcemia progresses to loss of consciousness and coma. This may be preferred by some patients at the end of life who have unrelieved suffering and/or untreatable symptoms.
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lack of coordination Difficult or painful swallowing Mental symptoms such as confusion and forgetfulness Severe and persistent diarrhea Fever Vision loss Nausea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting Weight loss and extreme fatigue Severe headaches Coma ...
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for the treatment of acute and chronic intestinal amebiasis due to susceptible Entamoeba histolytica, tapeworm infestations (bovine, dog, fish, porcine), and cryptosporidial diarrhea; also indicated for adjunctive management of hepatic coma.
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not currently “curable" and will require treatment for the rest of your life. You should never stop your medication unless directed to by your physician. If left untreated, hypothyroidism can progress to severe depression, heart failure or coma.
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