Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the consequences of having tetanus (lockjaw)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Locked jaw: If tetanus is the cause, patient will eventually die of respiratory arrest. Patients should be intubated and monitored in icu.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Generally how long from first tightness to lockjaw or spasms with tetanus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If you have tetanus and a stomach sickness, what could happen if you threw up with lockjaw?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What defines the cramping/lockjaw sensation caused by tetanus? I have a jaw and neck ache, but no difficulty opening mouth. Last tetanus shot was 2001. Did some soil gardening 8 days ago but no cuts.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Why is tetanus also known as lockjaw?
What is the most common cause of tetanus or lockjaw?
Cuts are not deep, but because 2 bled, will i get tetanus or lockjaw?
Why is tetanus sometimes called lockjaw?
Cut on rusty fence, ten days later lockjaw & severe spasms. has happened four times since, progressively worse. been 6 weeks. tetanus shot effective?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
