2. Fever and Chills: More than Just a Cold Snap
When fever and chills accompany severe throat pain, the combination of symptoms becomes more than just a fleeting concern. A fever is often the body’s way of signaling that something’s awry. In the case of Ludwig’s Angina, it’s a symptom that often goes hand in hand with severe throat pain. But why does this happen?
Fever and chills are generally indicative of an ongoing inflammatory process. Unlike a standard viral fever, the temperature spikes seen in Ludwig’s Angina are a product of the bacterial invasion making its way through the soft tissues of the neck and mouth. This fever doesn’t merely cause discomfort; it signals the body’s fight against the invading bacteria.
Sure, people might often disregard fever as a run-of-the-mill symptom, but when coupled with other telltale signs of Ludwig’s Angina, it becomes part of a bigger, darker picture. A fever that comes on suddenly and remains persistent could be an indicator that the infection has spread beyond the initial site, amplifying its seriousness. (2)
