Therefore, awareness of these problems can help prevent them.
Consequences of this punch in of neck trauma can include stroke, brain damage, spine damage or death.
Suicide Attempts
Most people have never heard of the complications of attempted suicide.
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Brain damage and stroke are among the most serious, life-altering consequences of attempted suicide.
A sudden injury to the blood vessels requires urgent intervention, which may include extensive surgical procedures.
Oxygen deprivation can occur very quickly due to pressure on the neck, causing rapid brain damage.
In some instances, it is difficult to determine whether deaths were accidental or intentional.
This may cause immediate death or may cause severe brain damage.
In some instances, emergency surgery may be attempted so you can repair the injured blood vessels.
However, even if the blood vessels are repaired, residual brain damage is likely.
A Word From Verywell
Neck injuries due to self-injury are relatively uncommon but may be life-threatening.
One study showed that about 7% of youth report participation in choking games or similar activities.
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