Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma - Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

The increasing hemoconcentration and volume depletion may result in:

  • Disordered mental functioning.
  • Neurologic signs including focal signs such as sensory or motor impairments or focal seizures or motor abnormalities, including flaccidity, depressed reflexes, tremors or fasciculations.
  • Hyperviscosity and increased risk of thrombosis
  • Ultimately, if untreated, will lead to death

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