Botulism - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Botulism is a rare but very serious illness caused by botulinum toxin.

Types of Botulism

Foodborne botulism

Wound botulism

Infant botulism

Adult intestinal colonization

Latrogenic botulism

Symptoms-

Abdominal cramps (only in foodborne botulism)

Abdominal distention

Bad temper

Blurred vision

Constipation

Diarrhea

Difficulty feeding

Difficulty swallowing

Double vision

Drooling

Drooping eyelids

Dry mouth

Facial paralysis

Facial weakness

Flat facial expression

Irritability

Lethargy and listlessness

Nausea and vomiting

Poor muscle tone

Reflex problem

Shortness of breath

Slurred speech

Speech disorder

Tiredness

Weak cry

Causes-
Botulism is caused by the botulinum toxin, a poison produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) which is common in soil and exists in untreated water and may be transmitted through food, contact with contaminated soil, or through an open wound.

Risk factors

Canned foods that are low in acids, such as fruits, vegetables, and fish

Spicy peppers (chiles)

Foil-wrapped baked potatoes and oil infused with garlic

An injury

Exposure to soil contaminated with the bacteria

Specialists to Visit

Critical Care Doctor

Neurologist

Pediatrician

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.medicinenet.com