Botulism is a dangerous and potentially lethal disease but, if diagnosed and treated promptly, it is completely reversible. Exposure to Botox occurs subtly, since the first symptoms can be difficult to recognize. A few hours after the ingestion of botulinum toxin, gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain can occur. Within 24-72 hours headache, drooping eyelids, doubling of sight or difficulty in focusing objects, dilation of the pupils, dryness of the mucous membranes of the mouth, problems with swallowing, constipation, dizziness, dizziness and weakness appear. In the most severe forms, respiratory arrest can occur even after only 2-3 days and, in some cases, botulism can lead to death.
As soon as the first symptoms appear, you should contact your doctor or the emergency room; if possible, it is better to also carry the residue of the consumed preserves to be analyzed. The treatment involves the administration of an anatoxin, effective above all in the first days after the ingestion of the contaminated food, since it acts on the circulating toxin to blood level.
