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A member asked:

Went to doctor diagnosed with strep now getting lockjaw should i go to hospital?

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Go to ER: Yes no options lockjaw is most serious.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 11/24/2013

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No: I would get in touch with the doctor that diagnosed strep throat and try to determine exactly what is wrong with your jaw.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 1/21/2017

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