Dr Sood states that the mouth getting locked open usually involves the temporomandibular joint. It is important to stay calm and try reducing muscle spasm.  | Health ...

Bjørn Christian Olsen is a specialty registrar in internal medicine. The author has completed the ICMJE form and declares no conflicts of interest. Tore Taksdal Stubhaug is a senior consultant. The ...

After radiotherapy or surgery for head and neck cancer, the muscles that open and close your mouth may become stiff. This can reduce how wide you can open your mouth. Doctors call this trismus. You ...

“V. H., a white woman, aged 19, well developed and well nourished, was brought into the Indianapolis City Hospital at 5:15 p. m., Oct. 26, 1928. She had taken 100 one-thirtieth grain (0.002 gm.) ...

Trismus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by trauma or injury to the mastication (chewing) muscles. You need your mastication muscles for chewing your food and opening your mouth. Without it, it would ...

Have you been struggling with jaw pain, finding it hard to open or close your mouth, or experiencing uncomfortable cramping in your jaw? These symptoms might be signs of a condition called locked jaw, ...

If you have temporomandibular joint disorder, you may experience symptoms like jaw pain, jaw popping and clicking, and headaches. Sometimes, the disorder goes away without treatment. Most people who ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Trismus' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...