Signs of Persistent Vegetative State
Symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Persistent Vegetative State may include:
List of 7
Persistent Vegetative State Symptoms
Note that Persistent Vegetative State symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Persistent Vegetative State signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State:
In
persistent vegetative state the individual loses the higher cerebral
powers of the brain, but the functions of the brainstem, such as
respiration (breathing) and circulation, remain relatively intact.
Spontaneous movements may occur and the eyes may open in response to
external stimuli, but the patient does not speak or obey commands.
Patients in a vegetative state may appear somewhat normal. They may
occasionally grimace, cry, or laugh.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Coma Information Page: NINDS)
More Symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
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What are the signs of Persistent Vegetative State?
The phrase "signs of Persistent Vegetative State" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Persistent Vegetative State has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Persistent Vegetative State signs or Persistent Vegetative State symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Persistent Vegetative State may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Persistent Vegetative State symptoms.
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