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A member asked:

Can a hickey on your neck kill you?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: If you are referring to the Hickey that comes from passionate neck sucking, No

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/25/2016

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: It is a bruise created by suction. It recovers like a usual bruise. All the best.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/25/2016

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