10 Tetanus Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #6: Back Bending
A good stretch can feel good, particularly in the morning, as it helps ready our muscles and joints for the rest of the day. There is only so much that we can stretch though, of course, and we could do ourselves some harm if we overdo it. The good news is that this rarely happens, although it can become a very real problem in people with tetanus infections.
People with a tetanus infection find that they can bend their backs completely involuntarily. It is caused by spasms in the muscles of the back and can be quite violent. If severe enough, this bending can cause joints to become dislodged and can even break bones. It is a very severe condition and should be treated as urgent.
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