Hunain11 months ago

Symptoms of lock jaw

Early signs of a tetanus infection include headache and muscle spasms in your jaw. Tetanus is often called lockjaw because one of the early symptoms of the condition includes jaw cramping. Your jaw muscles may tighten. This makes it difficult to open your mouth. Other symptoms may include: Difficulty swallowing or breathing. Drooling. Neck muscle stiffness. Muscle spasms in your stomach, back, arms and legs. Seizures. Fever and sweating. High blood pressure. Fast heart rate (tachycardia). Uncontrolled peeing (urination) and pooping (defecation).