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Damage to the thalamus?

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Thalamus damage can leave a person in a coma or vegetative state.
Karen Anne Quinlan was found to have bilateral thalamus after falling into a vegetative state from a drug overdose.

Lesser damage to the thalamus can cause tingling or burning sensation on one side of the body, chiefly in the face, hand and leg. It can also cause sleep difficulties and loss of concentration.

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