New Delhi: In the medical world, ‘coma’ is such a mysterious and serious condition that understanding it is no less than a challenge for a common man. This is a state where a person is alive, but his contact with the outside world is completely lost. He can neither speak, move nor open his eyes of his own free will. Coma, often seen in films, is a ‘medical emergency’ in real life, where every passing second is precious for the future of the patient.

Why does coma occur? What are the main reasons

Coma occurs when there is damage to the part of the brain that keeps us aware and alert. There can be several triggers behind this:

Serious head injury: Severe brain injury due to accident or fall from height.

Brain stroke or bleeding: Blood clot formation or vein rupture in the veins of the brain.

Oxygen deficiency: When the brain stops getting oxygen due to drowning, heart attack or suffocation.

Infections and diseases: Meningitis (meningitis), very high sugar levels or drug overdose.

Why delay in recovery? Dr. Daljeet Singh’s analysis

Former HOD of Neurosurgery Department, GB Pant Hospital, Delhi Dr. Daljit Singh It is said that the time taken to come out of coma is different for every patient. It mainly depends on two things: severity of injury And Affected part of the brain.

According to Dr Singh, “If the brain damage is minor and treatment is prompt, the patient may regain consciousness in a few days. But if the brain stem (which controls basic functions) of the brain has been damaged, recovery may take months or years.” Apart from this, the age of the patient and his physical strength also decide the speed of recovery.

The chaos behind unconsciousness: Can the patient hear everything?

Many such cases have come to light in medical science where after coming out of coma, patients claimed that they could hear things around them. Experts believe that even if the patient is unable to respond, some of his brain activities may remain active. That’s why doctors often recommend talking to coma patients in positive ways, as they can sense sound and touch.

Challenges after coma: Just regaining consciousness is not enough

Waking up from a coma is only the first step in recovery. Due to remaining unconscious for a long time, the muscles of the body become weak. To allow the patient to walk, speak and regain memory physiotherapy And speech therapy One has to go through a long process.

Importance of life support and care

Coma patients are completely dependent on the medical team and family. They require a ventilator (for breathing), feeding tube (for nutrition) and special cleaning to protect them from infection. Only the patience of the family and timely advice of the neurologist can bring the patient out of the clutches of death.