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The Dangers of Botox Injections

Botox has become a very popular procedure to prevent and get rid of wrinkles. Botox treatment is also used to help with muscles spasms in some people. However there are serious risks that can result from Botox treatment.

Facial muscles are paralyzed as a result of a Botox injection. The injection contains a toxic poison called botulinum which can spread from the face to other parts of the body such as the central nervous system when injected into the skin. Breathing or swallowing problems can be a result of this toxin.

Death can also result from the use of a Botox injection due to the botulinum toxin that can cause the patient to have potentially deadly botulism. People must be aware that Botox contains the toxin that causes botulism. Some of the highest death related effects of Botox have some when people with bleeding disorders and multiple sclerosis used the treatment.

Many of the reported deaths have been when the Botox was used in the treatment of muscle spasms. Reports say that breathing and swallowing were affected when the Botox traveled to other parts of the body from the injection site.

Botulinium can cause problems in the brain and break down proteins in the body if it travels there from the injection site.

Another danger of the Botox injection is muscle weakness or "drooping" which is usually caused when too much Botox has been administered. The patient may experience temporary drooling from the mouth or droopy eye lids.

Botox can be safe if used correctly but a person who gets injections need to be sure that the person administering it knows what he or she is doing to help prevent danger from striking. A person must also remember that it does contain toxins too that can be harmful to the body.