Botulism: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate botulism:

Symptoms (by time of onset).

  • Nausea (nausea)/vomiting, diarrhea (diarrhea), constipation (constipation).
  • Blurred vision, diplopia (double vision, double images), photophobia (photophobia).
  • Decreasing saliva and sweat secretion.
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Dysphagia (swallowing disorder)
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Paralysis symptoms of arms / legs
  • Ileus (intestinal obstruction)
  • Respiratory paralysis

Symptoms of infant botulism

  • Constipation (constipation)
  • Food refusal
  • Restlessness
  • Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
  • Ptosis – drooping of the upper eyelid.
  • Muscular weakness
  • Respiratory disorders