I had it years ago and now my jaw is clicky on that side, smeone told me I got it from a cut on my hand wich got infected, is this true? it sounds a little weird.
2006-08-20 14:22:34 · 10 answers · asked by Blackheath rugby wife 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
sorry about my grammar and spelling, it's late and I forgot to spell check.
2006-08-20 14:25:27 · update #1
Lockjaw is an infection that causes extreme muscle stiffness and spasms. Also referred to as tetanus, it's easily prevented with shots of tetanus vaccine, which are usually given in infancy. Protection eventually wears off, so a booster is recommended every 10 years
Lockjaw is caused by germs called Clostridium tetani, which live in the soil. These bacteria typically enter the body through a puncture wound, such as one caused by stepping on a nail. Once inside the body, the bacteria produce a toxin that attacks the nerves in control of the muscles, thereby causing severe spasms.
The first symptoms typically appear within four to 25 days after infection. At the outset, you'll be troubled by painful muscle stiffness and spasms in the jaw and neck (from which the disease derives its name). Gradually, the back, chest, abdomen, and limbs also become affected. High fever, convulsions, restlessness, difficulty swallowing, fever, sore throat, chills, and extreme pain may eventually join the initial symptoms.
Treatment includes a number of drugs. Muscle relaxants are prescribed to ease muscle contractions. Antibiotics are given to fight the infection. Antitoxin injections in the afflicted muscles help halt the progress of the disease, but will not counteract the toxin already in your system or relieve symptoms already present. Intravenous nutritional fluids may also be given. If your breathing is disrupted, an artificial respirator may be needed.
2006-08-20 21:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by carol p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lockjaw is an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds: spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages.
Lockjaw is caused by germs called Clostridium tetani, which live in the soil. These bacteria typically enter the body through a puncture wound, such as one caused by stepping on a nail. Once inside the body, the bacteria produce a toxin that attacks the nerves in control of the muscles, thereby causing severe spasms.
but i don't think your existing clicky jaw is an aftereffect
2006-08-20 21:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is perfectly true lock-jaw or tetanus is often caused by a cut anywhere on the body, but more often on the hands whilst gardening as The germ is in the soil.
2006-08-20 21:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jane S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, you'd be dead by now if you had! Well, unless you ripped out a couple of your teeth and drank your food through a straw... >_>
Ergh, sorry misread your Question, you did actually _have_ lockjaw?! nasty... yeah, you can get it from cuts (usually deep)
My jaw is clicky too. Its a disease called OA. (That's short for Old Age) Unfortunately, there is no cure and we're all gonna die from it eventually ;)
2006-08-20 21:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by Xenophonix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very unlikely. Clicking on the jaw can be a sign of TMJ.
Tempramandibluar joint. Sometimes it locks, and clicks. There is a cartilage there and like any joint, it can get worn out or torn and cause problems. It can cause headaches, jaw pain or locking. If this happens see a doctor. Good luck
2006-08-20 21:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by tjm317 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No lock jaw was another word for tetnus and we do not catch it because we have been immunized from the first baby shots up to adults and any time some one gets injured. But if you had not been immunized and had "lock jaw" you would be dead.
2006-08-20 21:32:48 · answer #6 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a possibility you could've gotten it from a cut. You might've had staph or something. Let me see if I can find a link for you real quick. Okay, below is one. It'll define it for you and has links to articles about it. Hope this is of some help. =)
2006-08-20 21:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by Punky Brewster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Lock jaw" is an old term used for tetnus. Now we have an immunization for that--it is included in the DPT
2006-08-20 21:28:40 · answer #8 · answered by School Nurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it probably isnt true i had a clickly jaw a few years ago and it just went away by itself
2006-08-20 21:28:26 · answer #9 · answered by Beca <3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. go to the doctor or it could possible be that you might be doing too many "mouth" activites. haha
2006-08-20 21:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by ana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋