10 Tetanus Symptoms
Symptom #2: Lockjaw
Our bodies have hundreds of muscles, all of which help us to move, speak, eat and everything else. The muscles are essential to us and are in operation all day, every day. It can be easy to take them for granted, though, but we soon begin to appreciate them when something goes wrong. If you catch tetanus, you are likely to develop a muscle problem that can be very concerning.
Lockjaw, also known as Trismus, is one of the most telling symptoms of a tetanus infection. It commonly causes us to be unable to use our jaw muscles, although other muscles can also be affected. The jaws might open or close involuntarily, and they can feel very numb. It is a condition that has some very serious potential consequences and should be taken very seriously.
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