I’ve warned you. Doctor Moo has warned you not to let your baby eat honey. Revealing the case of a 2-month-old baby who was so sick after eating that he almost died. Remind parents to be careful when choosing food for their infants.
On September 25, 2023 Doctor Moo, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Charatchaisri Forensic medicine specialist Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) posted on Facebook. Doctor Moo Weerasak Remind parents not to allow infants under 1 year old to eat honey. Reveals the case of a 2 month old baby eating honey. almost died
Dr. Moo revealed that a 2-month-old baby was admitted to the hospital after eating honey. Have a serious illness causing seizures and nearly death
Source: Facebook Dr. Moo Weerasak
The baby was born without any health problems. But the symptoms deteriorated quickly. He later ate honey and was treated in the ICU. due to muscle weakness, lung infection, difficulty breathing, and seizures The medical team examined the boy’s stool and found Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces a toxin that causes muscle paralysis. It is the same substance used in Botox. Fortunately, this case The baby made a full recovery after being hospitalized for a month and receiving antivenom treatment.
Infants under 1 year should not eat honey. This is because honey may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which is the bacteria that causes infant botulism (Infant botulism). Botulism is a condition caused by the toxin of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause muscle weakness. Strong and can cause death Your baby’s digestive system is not yet complete. The acidity in the intestines is still unable to eliminate Clostridium botulinum, so there is a higher risk of this infection than adults.
Symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, fatigue, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, dry mouth, sweating, and fast heartbeat. If the baby has these symptoms You should see a doctor quickly. Ways to prevent this are: 1. Do not allow infants to eat honey. 2. Keep honey away from infants. 3. Teach older children that infants should not eat honey.
Parents should be careful when choosing food for their infants. To avoid the risk of botulism in infants. Doctor Moo concluded the post.
Dr. Moo, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Charatchaisri, a doctor specializing in forensic science. Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) Source: Facebook Dr. Moo Weerasak
2023-09-25 11:08:48
#doctor #advised #baby #eat #honey #life #threatening #sample #cases #Thaiger #Thai #news
