Woman Wakes Up After Three Months in Coma

May 4, 2026, 11:23
AsiaHealth

Introduction

A 24-year-old woman from China is awake now. She was in a coma for three months because of a medical mistake.

Main Body

Wang Ranran had a sore throat in January. She went to a clinic for help. A person gave her a shot. This person was not a real doctor. The shot caused a bad allergic reaction. Wang stopped breathing and her brain did not get oxygen for four minutes. The clinic was not safe. The doctor did not have a license. The patient stayed in a coma for 90 days. Her family paid more than 700,000 yuan for the hospital. Now, the clinic is closed. Wang woke up on April 23. She saw her husband, Zhang Xirui. However, she cannot speak or move her body. Her family is now taking the clinic to court.

Conclusion

The woman is awake, but she cannot move. Her family is fighting for their rights in court.

Learning

⏱️ The 'Past' vs. 'Now' Shift

This story uses two different time-zones. To reach A2, you must know when to switch them.

1. The 'Back Then' (Past Simple) We use this for things that are finished. Notice how the words change:

  • is →\rightarrow was
  • has →\rightarrow had
  • goes →\rightarrow went
  • wake →\rightarrow woke

Example from text: "Wang Ranran had a sore throat." (It happened in January, it is finished).

2. The 'Right Now' (Present Simple) We use this for the current situation:

  • is →\rightarrow is
  • can →\rightarrow cannot

Example from text: "She is awake now." (This is her status today).

💡 Quick Logic Tip: If you see words like "In January" or "for 90 days," use the Past. If you see the word "Now," use the Present.

Vocabulary Learning

clinic
a place where people go for medical care
Example:I went to the clinic to get a flu shot.
doctor
a person trained to treat illnesses
Example:The doctor checked my blood pressure.
patient
a person receiving medical treatment
Example:The patient waited in the waiting room.
family
the people who are related to each other
Example:My family supports me during illness.
hospital
a large building where sick people are treated
Example:She was admitted to the hospital after the accident.
court
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The case went to court for a trial.
sore
painful or irritated
Example:My sore throat hurts when I swallow.
throat
the part of the body that connects the mouth to the stomach
Example:He coughed because of a sore throat.
awake
not sleeping
Example:She woke up and felt awake.
move
to change position
Example:He couldn't move his arm after the injury.