Unconsciousness
Unconsciousness: Introduction
Unconsciousness: A condition which is characterized by impaired consciousness.
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causes of Unconsciousness, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Unconsciousness:
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causes of Unconsciousness.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
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Causes of Types of Unconsciousness:
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Unconsciousness: Symptom Checker
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Unconsciousness
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- COMA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- DELIRIUM
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- DIZZINESS
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- SYNCOPE
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Syncope
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Coma
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Delirium
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Syncope
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- DELIRIUM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- DIZZINESS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- SYNCOPE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Dizziness
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Syncope
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Syncope
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Dizziness
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Syncope
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Coma
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Delirium
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Dizziness
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Syncope
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Coma
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Syncope
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Dizziness
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Syncope
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Dizziness
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Syncope
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Dizziness
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Syncope
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- DELIRIUM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
- DIZZINESS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- SYNCOPE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Causes of Unconsciousness listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Unconsciousness as a symptom include:
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causes of Unconsciousness
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Drug interactions causing Unconsciousness:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Unconsciousness as a symptom.
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drug interactions causing Unconsciousness
Definitions of Unconsciousness:
Unconsciousness: An imprecise term for severely impaired awareness of self and the surrounding environment; most often used as a synonym for coma or unresponsiveness.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused; coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Loss of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment combined with markedly reduced responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
- (Source - CRISP)
Detailed list of causes of Unconsciousness
The list below shows some of the causes of Unconsciousness mentioned in various sources:
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How Common are these Causes of Unconsciousness?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Unconsciousness.
Of the 414
causes of Unconsciousness that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1
causes are "very common" diseases
- 3
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 8
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 407
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 414
causes of Unconsciousness
Conditions listing symptoms: Unconsciousness:
The following list of conditions
have 'Unconsciousness' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Acute Chemical poisoning - Varnish makers' and painters' Naptha
... unconsciousnessAcute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis
... unconsciousnessAcute Pesticide poisoning - xylene
... unconsciousnessAdvanced circadian rhythm disorder
... reduced alertnessAirway Obstruction
... unconsciousnessAmitriptyline toxicity
... unconsciousnessAmoxapine toxicity
... unconsciousnessAnemia
... unconsciousnessAnencephaly
... unconsciousnessAnoxia
... unconsciousnessAntihypertensive drug allergy
... unconsciousnessApallic syndrome
... unresponsiveAzotemia, famial
... reduced alertnessB
Baltic myoclonic epilepsy
... unconsciousnessBickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis
... disturbance of consciousnessBickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis (BBE)
... disturbance of consciousnessC
Carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - 1,1-Dichloroethene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - 1,4-Dioxane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - 2,4-Dinitrotoluene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - 2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Acetone
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Acetophenone
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Allyl alcohol
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Allyl chloride
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Allyl trichloride
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Aluminum Phosphide
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Amidithion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Amiton
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Aniline
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Antifreeze
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Athyl-Gusathion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azinfos-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azinfosethyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azinophos-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azinphos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azinphos-ethyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azinphos-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azinphosmetile
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Azothoate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Benoxafos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Bromophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Bromophos-ethyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Cadusafos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Carbophenothion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Chlorfenvinphos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Chlorobenzene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Chloropyrifos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Chlorpyrifos methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Cyanthoate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Cyclohexanone
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Demeton
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Demeton-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Demeton-O
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Demeton-O-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Demeton-S-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Demeton-S-methylsulphon
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Dialifos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Diazinon
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Dichlorvos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Dicrotophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Diethylene Glycol
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Dimethoate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Dimethyl Phthalate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Dioxathion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Disulfoton
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Endosulfan
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Endothion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ethion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ethoate-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ethoprophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ethyl Mercaptan
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ethyl-guthion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ethylbenzene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Etrimfos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Fenchlorphos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Fenitrothion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Fensulfothion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Fenthion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Fonophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Formothion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Guthion (ethyl)
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Heptenophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - High Melting Explosive (HMX)
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Hydrazine
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Iodofenphos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Jet Fuel-4
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Jet Fuel-8
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Malathion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Mecarbam
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methacrifos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methamidophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methidathion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methiocarb
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methomyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methyl Ethyl Ketone
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methyl Mercaptan
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methyl parathion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Methylene Chloride
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Metiltriazotion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Mevinphos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Monocrotophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - N,N-Dimethyl-P-Toluidine
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Naphthalene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Nitroethane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Nitromethane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Nitrophenol
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Nitrophenol Urea
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Nitrous Oxide
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Omethoate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Oxydeprofos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Oxydisulfoton
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Parathion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Parathion Methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Pentaborane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Pentachlorophenol
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phenkapton
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phorate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phosalone
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phosdrin
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phosmet
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phosphamidon
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phosphine
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Phoxim
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Pine Oil
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Pirimiphos-methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Primiphos methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Profenofos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Propylene Glycol Dinitrate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Prothidathion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Prothoate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Pyridine
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Pyrimitate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Quinalphos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Quintiofos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - RDX
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Sodium Azide
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Sodium Hypochlorite
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Sophamide
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Stoddard Solvent
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Sulfotep
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Terbufos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Tetrachloroethylene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Tetraethyl Pyrophosphate
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Tetrahydrofuran
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Thiometon
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Tolclofos methyl
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Triazophos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Triazotion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Trichlorfon
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Trichloroethane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Trifenfos
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Vamidothion
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Vinyl Choride
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Zinc Phosphide
... unconsciousnessCirrhosis of the liver
... unresponsivenessClaviceps purpurea poisoning
... unconsciousnessClomipramine Toxicity
... unconsciousnessCocaine overdose
... unconsciousnessConcussion
... unconsciousnessD
Decompression sickness
... unconsciousnessDemerol overdose
... unconsciousnessDesipramine toxicity
... unconsciousnessDoxepin toxicity
... unconsciousnessDrug Allergies
... unconsciousnessE
Earthball poisoning
... unconsciousnessEncephalitis
... poor responsivenessF
Firearm Injury
... UnconsciousnessFocal seizure
... unconsciousnessFructose-1-phosphate aldolase deficiency, hereditary
... unconsciousnessI
Imipramine toxicity
... unconsciousnessInsect allergy
... unconsciousnessIntracranial Hemorrhages
... unconsciousnessL
Local anaesthetic allergy
... unconsciousnessM
Mediterranean myoclonic epilepsy
... unconsciousnessMeningitis
... reduced alertness, alertness changesMeningococcal disease
... alertness changesMicrocephaly brain defect spasticity hypernatremia
... unresponsivenessMild Traumatic Brain Injury
... unconsciousnessMorphine allergy
... unconsciousnessMyoclonus progressive epilepsy of Unverricht and Lundborg
... unconsciousnessN
Nortriptyline toxicity
... unconsciousnessNovacaine drug allergy
... unconsciousnessP
Partial seizure
... unconsciousnessPenicillin allergy
... unconsciousnessPersistent Vegetative State
... lack of awareness of the environment, lack of responseProblem Sleepiness
... slow responseProtriptyline toxicity
... unconsciousnessPulmonary arteriovenous fistula
... unconsciousnessR
Ritalin overdose
... unconsciousnessS
Secondarily generalized seizure
... unconsciousnessSelenium poisoning
... unconsciousnessShock, Cardiogenic
... unconsciousnessShock, Distributive
... unconsciousnessShock, Endocrine
... unconsciousnessShock, Hemorrhagic
... unconsciousnessShock, Hypovolaemic
... unconsciousnessShock, Neurogenic
... unconsciousnessShock, Obstructive
... unconsciousnessShock, Septic
... unconsciousnessShock, Traumatic
... unconsciousnessSleep dept
... reduced alertnessStroke
... disturbance of consciousnessSulfa antibiotics allergy
... unconsciousnessT
Trimipramine toxicity
... unconsciousnessU
Ultram overdose
... unconsciousnessUnconsciousness
... unresponsivenessUnverricht-Lundborg disease
... unconsciousnessUnverricht-Lundborg syndrome
... unconsciousnessV
Variceal Bleeding
... unconsciousnessVicodin overdose
... unresponsivenessViral meningitis
... reduced alertness, alertness changes
Conditions listing complications: Unconsciousness:
The following list of conditions
have 'Unconsciousness' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Alcohol-Induced Disorders
... unconsciousnessAlcoholic intoxication
... unconsciousnessAlcoholism
... unconsciousnessAmbien overdose
... unconsciousnessC
Chemical poisoning - 1,3-Dinitrobenzene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - 4,4-Methylenebis
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Anisidine (o,p-Isomers)
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Camphor
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Chloroform
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Dibromochloromethane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ether
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Ethylene Dichloride
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Hexane
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Hydrogen Sulfide
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Isopropyl Alcohol
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Jewelry cleaner
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Lacquer
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Lighter fluid
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - m-Anisidine
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Metal cleaner
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Metal polish
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - o-Anisidine
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Oil-based paint
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - p-Anisidine
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Propoxur
... unconsciousnessChemical poisoning - Window cleaner
... unconsciousnessCirrhosis of the liver
... unresponsivenessD
Dilaudid overdose
... unconsciousnessE
Electrical burns
... unconsciousnessH
Heatstroke
... unconsciousnessHydrocodone overdose
... unconsciousnessI
Intracranial Embolism
... unconsciousnessL
Lead poisoning
... unconsciousnessO
Oxycontin overdose
... unconsciousnessS
Shock, anaphylactic
... unconsciousnessX
Xanax overdose
... unconsciousness
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Causes of Unconsciousness Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Unconsciousness based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
What are the alternative names for Unconsciousness:
Reduced level of consciousness, Coma, Drowsiness, Narcosis, Sedation, Somnolence, Unconscious state
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Unconsciousness:
Subtypes of Unconsciousness:
Level of consciousness, decreased, Unresponsiveness (14 causes), Reduced alertness (5 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Unconsciousness:
Syncope (1549 causes)
Symptoms related to Unconsciousness:
Fainting (1259 causes), Syncope (1549 causes), Coma (216 causes), Blackouts (7 causes), Head injury (2 causes), Glasgow coma scale, Meningitis (51 causes), Encephalitis (38 causes), Wernicke's encephalopathy, Cirrhosis of liver, Hepatic encephalopathy (5 causes), Respiratory failure (29 causes), Carbon dioxide narcosis
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