Can I do something to prevent Coma?
Many of the head injuries that cause comas can be prevented through safety practices, such as wearing seatbelts in cars and helmets on bicycles and motorcycles. Routine doctor visits will lessen the chances of coma in patients with diabetes, seizure disorders or other conditions that may lead to coma.
Can coma be caused by anything other than Head injury?
Head injury or certain serious illnesses or their complications may cause a coma. The most common causes of coma include: Severe head injury Seizures Metabolic disturbances, such as low or high blood sugar Tumors or other structural lesions leading to high pressure within the skull Bleeding in the brain Alcohol or drug intoxication