A Coma Doesn’t Have to Stop Movement
Most mainstream depictions of a coma give the impression that though a person is alive during a coma, he/she seems to be in a version of sleep that is as animated as death is. Therefore, many people believe that persons are unable to move at all in a comatose state. However, this is not the case. Involuntary movements are very likely to occur during a coma. Persons who suffer from seizures may even experience them more frequently during a coma.
What Causes Coma Related Deaths?
Considering that a person in a coma can live for a very long time despite reduced brain activity, it’s no surprise that the coma itself is not what kills persons who are in one for a prolonged period. The inability to return to a state of consciousness is a recipe for secondary issues such as infections. A person who is locked in a coma is more prone to infections as his/her immune system is weaker than that of a healthy person.