Lockjaw/Tetanus

Lockjaw, also known as tetanus, is a condition that makes muscles seize up and spasm uncontrollably. It happens when Clostridium tetani bacteria infect an individual. Once inside the body, the bacteria make a toxin that severely disrupts the nervous system, which can be life-threatening. The types of lockjaw comprise of generalized, neonatal, localized, and cephalic. The symptoms of lockjaw include difficulty in swallowing(dysphagia) or breathing(dyspnea), drooling, face muscle flexing causing a rigid smile, inability to open mouth due to the jaw muscle tightness(also known as trismus), muscle spasms in abs, back, arms or legs(which light and sound can trigger), overextending of neck and back due to muscle spasms(opisthotonos), seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure, fast heart rate(tachycardia), uncontrolled peeing(urinary incontinence) and pooping(fecal incontinence). To prevent lockjaw, medical treatment is compulsory. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get vaccinated if better. Thank you for attention.