Can Coma Cause Memory Loss?

Can Coma Cause Memory Loss?

When your survivor emerges from her coma, she likely will have little or no short-term memory. She may be disoriented, agitated, angry, impulsive, or extremely emotional.

Do you forget things after a coma?

More commonly, people remember things that never happened. It's hard to characterize the different mental experiences that people have while in a coma. Some of them may be dreams, others are hallucinations.

Can an induced coma cause memory loss?

It is likely that such repeated GHB-induced comas coincide with temporary low supply of oxygen to the brain (cerebral hypoxia) and may result in (irreversible) neurotoxicity. The disruption of the oxygen supply (hypoxia) may lead to cognitive impairment, including memory disorders (Caine & Watson, 2000).

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