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How long after ingesting botulism do symptoms appear?

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In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food. If you or someone you know has symptoms of botulism, immediately see your doctor or go to the emergency room.


How soon do you know if you have botulism?

Signs and symptoms of foodborne botulism typically begin between 12 and 36 hours after the toxin gets into your body. But, depending on how much toxin was consumed, the start of symptoms may range from a few hours to a few days.

How do you feel when you have botulism?

Symptoms of botulism usually start with weakness of the muscles that control the eyes, face, mouth, and throat. This weakness may spread to the neck, arms, torso, and legs. Botulism also can weaken the muscles involved in breathing, which can lead to difficulty breathing and even death.

What to do if you think you ate food with botulism?

Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you suspect botulism food poisoning or if you, or someone you are with, have symptoms of difficulty breathing, abdominal pain or cramping, blurred or double vision, weakness (loss of strength), paralysis or inability to move a body part, vomiting, or drooping eyelids.

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