10 Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth
Symptom #8: Loss of Function
Loss of function is considered to be one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation along with pain, heat, redness, and swelling. While the other four were described by Celsus, a Roman encyclopedist known for his medical work, loss of function was later added by Galen (a Greek physician and philosopher in the Roman empire) or Virchow.
Loss of function is caused by a combination of factors. Some experts believe that loss of function occurs to prevent further movement that could result in more damage.
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