Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Asked 6 months ago

Does a liver shot cause permanent damage?

My friend got hit really hard in the liver area during a football game, and he's still feeling sore days later. I was wondering if a 'liver shot' can cause any permanent damage to the organ, or if it's usually just temporary pain.

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Kavya Menon Kavya Menon Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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I am not a doctor, but generally, a single blow like a liver shot in sports might cause temporary bruising or pain rather than permanent damage. However, if there is severe pain, dizziness, or vomiting, it could be an emergency. Please get it checked by a doctor to be absolutely safe.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

In boxing and MMA, liver shots are common and they hurt like crazy because of the nerve network, but the liver usually recovers fine if there's no internal bleeding. Once the doctor clears you and the pain goes down, you can start light walking to keep active, but don't rush back into heavy training.

Neha Rajput Neha Rajput Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I know how terrifying it is to worry if you have permanently damaged an organ after an injury. The anxiety of 'what if' can really eat you up inside. Try to stay calm, rest well, and let a professional examine you so you can get some peace of mind.

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Kunwar Singh Kunwar Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Bhai, a liver shot makes you feel like you are meeting God for a few seconds! But unless there is some serious internal bleeding, your liver is a tough guy and bounces back. Just don't go playing hero, get a doctor to check it if it still hurts to breathe.

Rajeshwari Patel Rajeshwari Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Any blunt trauma to the abdomen can potentially cause internal bleeding or a subcapsular hematoma, which is dangerous. You should never take chances with internal organs. Please consult a doctor immediately and get an ultrasound or CT scan if you are in pain.

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Amit Deshpande Amit Deshpande Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Took a hard kick right to my liver side during sparring last month. The pain literally paralyzed me for minutes, and I was worried about internal damage too. Went to the doctor, got an ultrasound done, and thankfully it was just muscle bruising. Do get a scan if the pain persists.

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