Botulism: 10 Symptoms of Botulism
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #6: Eating and Speaking Difficulties
Eating and speaking are things that we take for granted on a daily basis. We are able to eat from the day we are born, while speaking also becomes second nature once we have learned how. Both require complex muscle control, though, and we can lose these abilities if the muscles controlling them are affected in some way.
Botulism can cause the muscles in the face and neck to become paralyzed. This can affect our ability to swallow and chew, while also making it harder for us to speak. Such symptoms can also be caused by other potentially serious problems and should be treated as an emergency if they come on suddenly.
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