Difficulty opening the mouth

(Trouble opening mouth, Stiff jaw, Stiffness in jaw, Jaw tightness, Jaw stiffness, Jaw locking, Jaw difficulty, Locked jaw, Trouble moving jaw, Jaw restriction, Trouble chewing, Trouble speaking, Trouble yawning)

Difficulty opening the mouth is a symptom that can arise from a variety of underlying conditions. It is typically characterized by pain and/or stiffness in the jaw area, making it difficult to open the mouth. This symptom can develop gradually over time, or it can come on suddenly. It is often accompanied by a clicking or popping sound when trying to open the mouth. This symptom can be caused by temporomandibular joint disorder, arthritis, infection, or trauma. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

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1 diseases may cause the symptom difficulty opening the mouth
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Age: At null Years Old
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Equally Common in Men and Women

Diseases, which may be a consequence of the symptom difficulty opening the mouth

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