What causes emotional problems after recovering from coma?
Patient: My friend woke up from a medically induced coma (was in it for 8 days) yesterday morning. She was confused and distressed tried to pull out the tubes and wires before her mum calmed her down and explained what happened. She doesn t stay awake for very long and each time wakes up confused and upset like she doesn t remember what was told to her the time before. Is this normal at this stage? She also hasn t spoken yet but tried to say something to her mum this afternoon but we couldn t make it out was too low and mumbled. Is this normal also? and will her voice eventually get stronger and become more than a mumble and be understandable? Also the fact she sleeps more than she is awake, is that normal too? Doctor: Hi,Medically induced coma is reversible. the symptoms you talk about are generally present in all patients admitted to and intensive care. they are temporary and will be reversed eventually. try to calm her with gentle music or talk to her about some happy moments also if allowed try to take her outdoor on a wheelchair, sunlight fresh air will make her feel beter and oriented.thank you