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Difficulty opening mouth

Difficulty opening mouth

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How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Mouth

Is Symptom of

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders
Condition
Peritonsillar abscess
Condition

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