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1. Botulism : Signs and tests
(Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The doctor will perform a physical exam. There may be signs of: Speech impairment; Muscle function/feeling loss; Eyelid drooping; Absent or decreased gag reflex; Absent or decreased deep tendon reflexes; Paralyzed bowel; Urine retention with inabi...• Reviewer: Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
2. Infant botulism : Signs and tests
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The doctor will perform a physical exam. The doctor may note decreased muscle tone, a missing or decreased gag reflex, missing or decreased deep tendon reflexes, and eyelid drooping. A stool sample from the baby may be examined to check for the bo...• Reviewer: Deirdre O'Reilly, MD, MPH, Neonatologist, Division of Newborn Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston and Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Botulism
Botulism stops the muscles from working, so someone with botulism needs medical care right away. Botulism is a rare kind of food poisoning. Many botulism cases occur in infants, and experts think that's because their digestive systems can't... http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/botulism.html
4. Botulism and other infections at iVillage Total Health
Certain blood tests or stool tests are necessary to definitively diagnose botulism. These tests may include brain scans, spinal fluid examination (spinal tap), nerve conduction velocity tests, electromyography and a. http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/botulism.html?pageNum=5
5. Food poisoning -- Health Wellness - Mind
In the case of botulism, electromyography (a test to measure electric impulses in the muscles) may be done to confirm the diagnosis. If you make canned food at home, make sure to follow proper canning techniques to prevent botulism. http://www.wellness.com/resources/Complementary%20and%20Alternative%20Medicine/... |
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