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Can i get a concussion from getting hit in the jaw with a fist?
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Yes: Depending on how hard and where, absolutely!
Answered 3/27/2013
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Yes: Direct blows to the head and neck area, including the jaw, can cause a concussion.
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Concussion: A single blow to the jaw and with no loss of alertness or memory disorientation at the time of the event a concussion would be unlikely.
Answered 3/27/2013
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