Can you die from a punch to the jaw?

Question

Can you die from a punch to the jaw?

Answer 1

its possible, but.. its very very rare

Answer 2

Yes you can die. In fact I know of a case. A guy got punch it broke his jaw and the bone tore his jugular.

Answer 3

If the blow snaps your neck you could.

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Answer 4

no ......we can kill a  person using a punch on his throat or neck

Answer 5

yeah ther is a vein in your jaw under your tooth that leads to your bloodstream, and brain

Answer 6

if i hit ya u well....lol

Answer 7

As a former nurse, never heard of a case. A broken jaw, that could happen, and the pain, yes passing out from pain could happen!

The throat and neck areas are close to the Jaw, that's nothing to play around with!  That could be fatal.

Answer 8

well let see if u punch them in the nose a certain way u can kill them because the bone goes up to their brain and kills u

Answer 9

not likely the most that you will have is a broken jaw and nothing more.

Answer 10

Yes there are many ways that you can die from a punch to the jaw.  If the person breaks your jaw you can die form blood loss and infection.  There are a bunh of different ways you can die from this, such as dislocation of the jaw and then you can't close your mouth.  Then you have to go to the hospital

Answer 11

wellaye if you fall over and bang your head or sumthin nethins possible

Answer 12

Yes. However, it depends on several factors.

First, who is punching. A professional boxer, especially a heavyweight, has tremendous power. Your girlfriend does not.

Second, whose jaw. A trained fighter will try to slip the punch or block it. Someone else might take the full brunt of the punch.

Third, your condition. If you just had a concussion within the last few weeks, are very fatigued , or have just taken several heavy blows to the head, you might be ripe for trouble.

Any punch to the head is potentially dangerous. The jaw is especially vulnerable, which is why most boxers move their head constantly and may tuck their jaw under their shoulder.

Answer 13

Yes you can get your neck broken if the hit is too violent or your wind pipe may snap.

Answer 14

Your brain has a layer of Jelly Substance surrounding it to protect it from bouncing directly off your skull.After too many punches that Jelly barrier starts to get thinner and thinner causing bruising on the brain. Then all it takes is one punch anywhere in the head and the brain can start bleeding and death soon follows. Or you can slip into a Coma.

The brain hitting the skull directly is usually the cause of death in the ring. A good shot on the chin may knock you out but it will never be the cause of death.

Boxers frequently undergo brain scans to check for bruising and too see how much pretection they still have between the brain and the skull.

Answer 15

well if you recieve a concusion

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body. The blow shakes the brain inside the skull, which temporarily prevents the brain from working normally.

Some people have obvious symptoms of a concussion (such as passing out or feeling lightheaded), while others do not. With rest, most people fully recover from concussions within a few hours to a few weeks.

On rare occasions, concussions cause more serious problems. Repeated concussions or a severe concussion may require surgery or lead to long-lasting problems with movement, learning, or speaking. Because of the small chance of permanent brain problems, it is important to contact a doctor if you or someone you know has symptoms of a concussion.

What causes a concussion?

Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal fluid and protected by your hard skull. Normally, the fluid around your brain acts like a cushion that keeps your brain from banging into your skull. However, if your head or your body is hit unexpectedly hard, your brain can suddenly crash into your skull and temporarily stop working normally.

There are many ways to get a concussion. Some common ways include fights, falls, playground injuries, car crashes, and bike accidents. Concussions can also happen while participating in rough or high-speed sports such as football, boxing, hockey, soccer, skiing, or snowboarding.

What are the symptoms?

It is not always easy to know if someone has a concussion. Not everyone who has a concussion passes out. A person who might have a concussion should immediately stop any kind of activity or sport. Becoming active again before the brain returns to normal functioning increases the person's risk of having a more serious brain injury.

Symptoms of a concussion range from mild to severe and can last for hours, days, weeks, or even months. If you notice any symptoms of a concussion, contact your doctor.

Symptoms of a concussion include:

Passing out.

Not being able to remember what happened after the injury.

Acting confused, asking the same question over and over, slurring words, or not being able to concentrate.

Feeling lightheaded, seeing "stars," having blurry vision, or experiencing ringing in the ears.

Not being able to stand or walk; or having coordination and balance problems.

Feeling nauseous or throwing up.

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a small child has a concussion. If your child has had a head injury, call your doctor for advice on what to do.

Occasionally a person who has a more serious concussion develops new symptoms over time and feels worse than he or she did before the injury. This is called post-concussive syndrome. If you have symptoms of post-concussive syndrome, call your doctor. Symptoms of post-concussive syndrome include:

Changes in your ability to think, concentrate, or remember.

Headaches or blurry vision.

Changes in your sleep patterns, such as not being able to sleep or sleeping all the time.

Changes in your personality such as becoming angry or anxious for no clear reason.

Lack of interest in your usual activities.

Changes in your s*x drive.

Loss of your sense of taste or smell.

Feeling that you are spinning, whirling, falling, or tilting. These describe vertigo, or a sensation that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no movement. Vertigo may make you lightheaded or nauseous, and you may throw up. You may also have trouble standing or walking and lose your balance.

Answer 16

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Answer 17

maybe if it was such a forceful punch that it threw your head back and snapped the neck but i don't think the odds of that are very high.

Answer 18

I think if u let Mike Tyson punch u in the jaw u would die...If u were standing still and u let him have a full swing. What a dumb question.

Answer 19

Yes -- punch my jaw and I guarantee you'll die.

But seriously: anything's possible, but a strike to the jaw isn't considered a life-threatening injury.

Boxers who are unfortunate enough to die from boxing-related trauma generally suffer from cerebral aneurysms.  These injuries are caused by (among other things) head trauma: a concussion of the brain caused by a strike to the skull.

A punch to the jaw traumatizes the brain stem, which is a different sort of injury than a cerebral aneurysm or cerebral concussion.  Repeated concussions can cause a boxer to become "punch drunk" (dementia pugilistica).

In short, the loss of conciousness experienced during a knockout is not a life-threatening injury, because the autonomic nervous system (that which controls the heart and lungs) continues to function even though conciousness is lost.

Answer 20

Yes

Answer 21

I train in UFC. and take Martial Arts.

If some one can hit hard enough yes. Anything is possible.

Also if your about to go unconscious, or are unconscious but still standing and get hit in the jaw again  death is a possibility. You could also get brain damage and become "punch drunk" which is kind of like being permanently drunk for the rest of your life. This also happens from taking blows to the head after so many years. It also depends on your self. The jaw has so many nerve endings which are connected to the brain. A person with a "weak" jaw cant take as hard of a it. So yes it is possible, just protect your chin and go with the hit not against it.

Answer 22

of course not,  you would most likely  faint but not die.

Answer 23

yes .. especially if it comes from a Gorilla

Answer 24

ya it depends how hard u get hit and how much blood you loose