Lockjaw
Lockjaw, also called trismus, is the symptom of a tight jaw (“locked jaw”), making it difficult to open the mouth. It is caused by a spasm of the muscles that control the mouth and jaw. This symptom is characteristic of
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Causes
Causes of lockjaw (trismus) include:
- Tetanus
- Tetanus neonatorum (in a newborn)
- Rabies
- Seizures
- Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Hypocalcemia
- Jaw disorders ...
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Spasms- Overview| Causes| Types
- Hypocalcemia- Overview| Causes
- Seizures- Overview| Causes...
Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Lockjaw:
- Tetanus- Overview
- Rabies- Overview
- Seizure disorders- Overview
- Poisoning- Overview
- Dental Disorders- Overview...
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