symptoms for tetanus
Symptoms of tetanus include: The first sign is most commonly spasms of the muscles of the jaw, or lockjaw.. Jaw cramping. Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening (muscle spasms) â often in the stomach. Painful muscle stiffness all over the body. Trouble swallowing. Jerking or staring (seizures) Headache.
These are the most common symptoms of tetanus: 1  Stiff jaw (also called lockjaw) 2  Stiff abdominal and back muscles. 3  Contraction of the facial muscles.  Fast 1  pulse. Fever. 2  Sweating. Painful muscle spasms, especially near the wound area (if these affect the throat or chest wall, breathing may be stopped)  Trouble swallowing.