Question 1

could you die from blunt force trauma?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Any trauma, if hard enough, and affecting important vital organs like the brain, heart, liver or kidneys could cause death.  These are the effects commonly of auto accidents and military events.

Question 2

please tell me, could you die from blunt force trauma?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Especially if the physical trauma is against a vulnerable part of the body (e.g. Head, etc).

Question 3

what is the recovery like after experiencing blunt force trauma?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Recovery depends on where & how hard the person was hit, and how extensive the injury is.

Question 4

what is perforating blunt force trauma?

Accepted Answer

Unusual term: This is an odd expression. Trauma is usually considered to be blunt (blunt force) or penetrating (stab, gunshot). It is possible for blunt trauma to the abdominal area to be so severe that it can cause perforation of the intestine.

Question 5

doctors, do you think i can die from blunt force trauma?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Blunt force trauma, especially about the head can kill you. also, may internal organs can be injured and bleed. The bowel can be perforated or torn. The neck and the rest of the spine can be injured, sometimes with spinal cord injury.
So, yes you can.

Question 6

can the ovaries be injuried due to blunt force trauma?

Accepted Answer

: Yes they can, especially if they were already enlarged for other reasons.

Question 7

can blunt force trauma cause long-term damage to the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blunt trauma can cause bruising, and cause skin/mucosa to tear. It does require some force but examples can be bike injuries or gymnastic falls on a bar or beam. The vagina tends to heal well but  scaring can occasionally cause long-term problems like pain.

Question 8

what kind of damage can blunt force trauma abdominal area cause?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Injuries: Multiple injuries can result depending on the amount of force and how it is applied.  Injuries may include spleen laceration, liver laceration, kidney laceration, or injury to the bowel.  In high impact injuries, traumatic hernias of the diaphragm or the abdominal wall may also occur.

Question 9

after blunt force trauma to my head, there is a random bump remaining. could this be a clot?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely, but...: It depends how long its been.  And either way, if you are feeling it it is clearly outside of your skull so would not affect your brain (different than a clot on the brain)  many traumas can result in a nodule or lump of scar tissue that u can feel.  These are benign.

Question 10

blunt force trauma to upper chest, three years on, there is still a lump. why is it still there?

Accepted Answer

Chest lump: Depending on the actual location on your chest this could be a bone callus or a dislocation of a sternocostal joint.  Regardless, it is likely of no consequence and should be nothing to worry about. If it were to become symptomatic or enlarging, then a evaluation and imaging may be necessary.

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