What Is Botulism?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Infant Botulism Symptoms
One of the first signs of infant botulism is constipation, which may not always be noticed to begin with. The child might also develop a cry that is weaker than usual and they can also become more irritable than they usually would be. There might also be a problem if the child appears to be having difficulties feeding.
The patient’s eyelids will also sometimes droop and they might also develop a weakness in their muscles overall. This can become apparent if/when the patient appears to have difficulty controlling their head. Infant botulism can also cause paralysis so it is a condition that is to be taken very seriously.
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