Table 2.
Symptomatology in patients with DNSI (n = 270).
| Symptoms | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 220 | 81.48% |
| Neck swelling | 210 | 77.78% |
| Difficulty in swallowing | 106 | 39.26% |
| Pain while swallowing | 78 | 28.89% |
| Restricted neck movements | 32 | 11.85% |
| Toothache | 65 | 24.07% |
| Airway difficulty | 5 | 1.85% |
| Ear ache | 84 | 31.11% |
| Restricted mouth opening | 82 | 30.37% |