Tetanus Symptoms: Recognizing and Understanding the Signs

Symptoms of tetanus usually develop within 10 days of infection and can include:

- Stiffness of the jaw muscles (lockjaw), which makes it difficult to open the mouth and swallow

- Stiffness of the neck and back muscles

- Difficulty swallowing

- Headache

- Fever

- Sweating

- Anxiety

- Restlessness

- Irritability

- Muscle spasms, which can be very painful and may occur throughout the body

- Seizures

- Death (in severe cases)

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.