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Yes, some patients with bacterial meningitis who have been in a coma for extended periods have awakened, though the likelihood of recovery diminishes with time. Factors influencing outcomes include the duration of the coma, the severity of brain injury, and the promptness of treatment. Rehabilitation and supportive care can also play crucial roles in recovery. Each case is unique, and long-term neurological outcomes can vary significantly.
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Can meningitis cause a coma?
yes it can cause a coma
What are the key differences between viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis, and how can one distinguish between the two?
Viral meningitis is usually less severe than bacterial meningitis and often resolves on its own. Bacterial meningitis is more serious and requires immediate medical treatment with antibiotics. To distinguish between the two, a doctor may perform a spinal tap to analyze the cerebrospinal fluid for the presence of bacteria or viruses. Symptoms such as fever, headache, and neck stiffness are common in both types of meningitis, but bacterial meningitis may also cause more severe symptoms like confusion, seizures, and coma.
Is there a cure for bacterial meningitis If so what is it?
I had bacterial meningitis and was treated before the first 24 hours and survived with no further complications. The treatment is a series of various antibiotics. I was put in a 48-hour pharmaceutical coma and dialysis also. I just came across http://www.symptoms-of-meningitis.co.uk which is a very useful and informative site about meningitis.
Could encephalitis and meningitis cause parkinson's?
I have been wondering the same thing. My mother had bacterial meningitis at age 63. She had no symptoms of Parkinson's before the meningitis, but she woke up from the coma with a tremor in her hand which was the first symptom. Nine years later, her Parkinson's has developed significantly.
Do you have a pulse in a coma?
If coma patients didn't have a pulse, I'm pretty sure they'd be dead patients.
What can occur if bacterial meningitis is not treated?
If bacterial meningitis is not treated, it can lead to serious complications and even be fatal. These complications can include brain damage, hearing loss, seizures, and problems with the nervous system. Timely treatment with antibiotics is crucial to prevent these complications.
Where is auguster?
in a hospital looking for coma patients to.... .
Where is Auguste?
in a hospital looking for coma patients to.... .
What do patients think about When they are in a coma?
Nobody really knows, it has only recently been discovered that you can think in a coma
Can coma patients be cured?
...bring the patient to the hospital. That's it!
How many people recover from coma?
only about 15% of patients who remain in a coma for more than just a few hours make a good recovery. Those adult patients who remain in a coma for greater than four weeks have almost no chance
Does inflammation of the brain necessarily mean that person is in a coma?
No. Exams of patients with encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) usually reveal a drowsy or confused patient but not in a coma. A person in a coma state can not be aroused.
