Ludwig's Angina
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Ludwig's Angina Symptoms
Common symptoms of Ludwig's
angina
include:
Fever
Chills
Facial pain
Neck pain
Tongue pain
:
Pain under the tongue
Worse while moving the tongue
Neck swelling
Mouth swelling
Tongue swelling
Inability to open the mouth all the way
Swelling
under the tongue
Swollen glands in the neck
Anorexia
Symptoms of severe Ludwig's
angina
include:
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Muffled voice
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Last Updated: May 5, 2009
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Ludwig's Angina References:
Barakate MS, Jensen MJ, Hemli JM, Graham AR. Ludwig's angina: report of a case and review of management issues. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2001 May;110(5 Pt 1):453-6.
Hartmann RW Jr. Ludwig's angina in children. Am Fam Physician. 1999 Jul;60(1):109-12.
Saifeldeen K, Evans R. Ludwig's angina. Emerg Med J. 2004 Mar;21(2):242-3.
