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A coma is a deep state of unconsciousness. An individual in a coma is alive but unable to move or respond to his or her environment. Coma may occur as a complication of an underlying illness, or as a result of injuries, such as brain injury.

A coma rarely lasts more than 2 to 4 weeks. The outcome for coma depends on the cause, severity, and site of the damage. People may come out of a coma with physical, intellectual, and psychological problems. Some people may remain in a coma for years or even decades. For those people, the most common cause of death is infection, such as pneumonia.

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  • Stupor and Coma (Merck & Co., Inc.) Also in Spanish

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  • Locked-in Syndrome From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) Also in Spanish

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  • Diabetic Coma (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish

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