Botulinum Toxin Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Botulinum Toxin below.
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How to Diagnose Botulinum Toxin
The doctor will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and possible source of exposure, and perform a physical exam. Expect to answer questions about where you have been and what you have eaten. Blood, stool, and stomach contents will be tested for the toxin. Samples of questionable food may also be tested. Other cases in the area may alert healthcare workers to the possibility of a bioterrorism attack. Special tests to confirm a diagnosis take days to complete.
Tests to rule out other medical conditions may include:
- MRI scans -tests that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of tissue inside the body
- Spinal fluid analysis
- Electromyogram and nerve conduction tests
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