tetanus symptoms and signs
Common signs and symptoms of tetanus include: 1  Spasms and stiffness in your jaw muscles (trismus) 2  Stiffness of your neck muscles. 3  Difficulty swallowing.  Stiffness of your abdominal 1  muscles. Painful body spasms lasting for several minutes, typically triggered by minor occurrences, such as a draft, loud noise, physical touch or light.