10 Lockjaw Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Difficulty Swallowing
Difficulty swallowing is a common symptom of those affected by tetanus that occurs because of reduced muscle control. Tetanus, due to toxins that affect the nervous system, blocks the signals between the nervous system and the muscles, leading to muscle spasms and stiffness.
The chewing muscles are the first to be affected, but it also spreads to other muscles nearby, in the neck and throat. As the infection progresses, every muscle in the human body can get affected. For this reason, it is very important to recognize the symptoms of tetanus on time and to get immediate medical help because if the infection continues, breathing muscles can get affected, leading to death.
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