Ludwig Angina

Ludwig angina

Ludwig angina is an infection of the floor of the mouth under the tongue. It is due to a bacterial infection of the teeth or jaw.

Causes

Ludwig angina is a type of bacterial infection that occurs in the floor of the mouth, under the tongue. It often develops after an infection of the roots of the teeth (such as tooth abscess) or a mouth injury.

This condition is uncommon in children.

Symptoms

The infected area swells quickly. This may block the airway or prevent you from swallowing saliva.

Symptoms include:

Breathing difficulty

Difficulty swallowing

Drooling

Unusual speech (sounds like the person has a "hot potato" in the mouth)

Tongue swelling or protrusion of the tongue out of the mouth

Fever,Neck pain,Neck Swelling,Redness Of The Neck

Other symptoms Like Weakness , Earache,Excess Tiredness, Fatigue Or Other Mental Changes .

Dr.Maleeha Siddiqua

Bachelor Of Unani Medicine And Surgery

Weakness, fatigue, excess tiredness

Confusion or other mental changes

Earache