Ludwig Angina
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
When there is intense pain and swelling that spreads rapidly through the floor of the mouth and the neck, it is worth learning about Ludwig's angina, a serious infection that involves the deep tissues of this area and that frequently originates in dental problems.
Common symptoms: swelling under the tongue and in the neck, pain, difficulty swallowing or opening the mouth, and, in advanced cases, trouble breathing.
Why it is important: because it can affect the airway, it is considered a medical emergency that should not be postponed.
Which specialist treats it? the maxillofacial surgeon, the dentist, and the emergency physician are involved. If rapid swelling appears in the neck and the floor of the mouth with difficulty swallowing or breathing, the right thing is to seek emergency care immediately.
Data on 596 doctors who treat ludwig angina
Which specialist treats ludwig angina?
Ludwig's angina is an emergency that should be treated by a maxillofacial surgeon; a dentist should refer you immediately, and an emergency physician should provide initial care. Seek emergency medical care right away if you have neck swelling, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ludwig angina
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Frequently asked questions
What is ludwig angina?
When there is intense pain and swelling that spreads rapidly through the floor of the mouth and the neck, it is worth learning about Ludwig's angina, a serious infection that involves the deep tissues of this area and that frequently originates in dental problems.
Which doctor treats ludwig angina?
Ludwig's angina is an emergency that should be treated by a maxillofacial surgeon; a dentist should refer you immediately, and an emergency physician should provide initial care. Seek emergency medical care right away if you have neck swelling, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing.