Botulism Herbal Treatment, Prevention, Symptoms, Causes, Cured By

Botulism is a disease of the Whole Body.
An acute food poisoning caused by Botulism Toxin is Botulism.
Botulinum Toxin is produced by the Bacteria named Clostridium Botulinum. This micro organism may develop in canned and or low acid foods.
Botulinum Toxin blocks the motor nerve ability to release Neurotransmitters, that release nerve signals to the Muscles. Muscles controlling Airways and Breathing Fail.

The symptoms develop after three or four days of infection. Early signs in adult are Weakness, Dry Mouth, Vision Problems and Constipation. For these fatal changes, the toxin released by bacteria is responsible.

The bacteria is a type of anaerobic bacteria, which grows in absence of Oxygen. It may present in Soil, Contaminated foods and Honey. It is recommended not to give honey or processed foods that may contain honey to a baby before his first birthday. It is the most common cause for Infant Botulism, as the honey may contain the Bacteria.

Types of Botulism
Intestinal Botulism: It is caused by contaminated food or honey that contains the bacteria itself or its spores. Once the bacteria entered the body, it multiplies there and produces toxin in the Gastrointestinal Tract. Healthy people have ability to fight against infections. However, people with weak immunity or weak digestive system are not able to fight against infections.

Infant Botulism: If it occurs in Infants, it may pose a threat to life. In Infant Botulism, the Clostridium botulinum bacteria enters the infant's body and grows inside his Gastrointestinal tract. It produces a toxin inside the Gastrointestinal tract and give rise to a number of problems in a baby. The first sign may be Constipation, that is accompanied by Weak Muscles, Breathing, Sucking and Feeding problems.

Following are the Symptoms of Infant Botulism
Weak Cry
Lethargy
Constipation
Weak Muscles
Saggy Eyelids
Loss of Appetite
Breathing Problems
Respiratory Failure
Loss of Head control
Difficulty in Swallowing
Poor Sucking and Feeding

Food Borne Botulism: The botulinum toxin is formed in acidic foods. The bacteria may be destroyed if you heat or boil the food. It may be present in the Following Foods.
Ham
Meat
Beans
Honey
Spinach
Raw Fish
Sausages
Corn Syrup
Smoked Fish
Canned Food
Improper cooked or Preserved food at low oxygen packaging

Wound Botulism: This is a rare condition. As the Name indicates, the bacteria enter through an open wound and able to produces low oxygen environment inside the body.

Causes of Botulism
Drugs
Injury
Toxicity
Infections
Medications
Food Poisoning
Contaminated Food that contains Bacteria or Spores of Bacteria

If not treated properly, Botulism may cause
Death
Paralysis
Respiratory Problems

Prevention: To prevent the infection, Eat a healthy diet and make your immune system strong.
Always eat well cocked food.
Keep the food at a proper temperature.
Avoid Eating Raw Food.

Caution: As it is written above, that avoid giving honey to a baby before his first birthday.