Question 1

does botulism cause muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Botulism usually causes constipation as its first sign, but can also lead to decreased movement, muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, and weak cry, but does not usually lead to full paralysis.

Question 2

how will botulism cause muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: Botulinum neurotoxins essentially prevent the release of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) in the synaptic cleft, thus preventing the trigger of muscle contraction. The paralysis in the skeletal muscle lasts for about 3 months. It lasts up to 9-12 months if used in the detrusor muscle in the bladder. Strength eventually returns when new connections are created between the nerves and the muscles.

Question 3

name of jungle drug for muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Curare: This is probably the drug you are looking for.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Muscle paralysis: Muscle paralysis occurs when there is a lack of muscle function.

Question 5

why must a spinal cord injury be followed by muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: Muscles only work because nerves stimulate them and cause them to work.  Muscles can not work independently other than an occasional firing.

Question 6

bumped head yesterday and it kind of hurt my neck. its been about 40 hours. scared of paralysis. neck muscles are very tense. panic attacks all day.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you have not noticed any neurological symptoms yet,  such as weakness in limbs or sensory changes,  not likely a spinal cord injury.  If you broke something that caused instability you would notice same issues with version movements.  Recommend getting physical exam to make sure nothing is going on that say could lead to more spasms, even arthritis,  but spinal cord most likely not threatened.

Question 7

is effect of numbing injections muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Medications used in numbing injections temporarily interrupt the entire function of the nerve injected. If the nerved which was injected is a sensory and motor nerve (meaning that it goes to/serves a muscle), the injection would cause numbness and paralysis.  Ortho patients who have had "blocks" to improve pain control post-op experience this effect commonly.

Question 8

what eye muscle lets you elevate the eye or roll the eyeball upward?

Accepted Answer

Two muscles: Super rectus mainly but the inferior oblique has elevation function.

Question 9

heavyness in upper eye muscle. feels as though its mushy. i can actually grab a small fatty growth from between eye socket with my fingers.?

Accepted Answer

Edema: It is very possible to collect fluid, or edema in this area.  Please see your doc to check for abnormal fluid retention issues, thyroid problems. Thx.

Question 10

what will i feel during an eye muscle surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not much : After anesthesia kicks in you shouldn't feel much.

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Bumped head yesterday and it kind of hurt my neck. its been about 40 hours. scared of paralysis. neck muscles are very tense. panic attacks all day.

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What eye muscle lets you elevate the eye or roll the eyeball upward?

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