The Center for Health Protection is investigating tonight (29th) two suspected cases of botulism after local injection of botulinum toxin. Dunshining Beauty received Botox injections.
The two female patients had good health in the past. One of them received Botox injections on both cheeks on November 7. Since November 14, the corners of the mouth, blurred vision, slurred speech, upper limb weakness, numbness and shortness of breath have gradually appeared. promote.
Another person received Botox injections on both cheeks on November 10. Since November 18, he has developed stiffness in the corners of his mouth, difficulty in chewing, blurred vision, drooping eyes and heart palpitations.
They went to the emergency department of Kwong Wah Hospital yesterday (28th) and were admitted to the hospital on the same day.
Both are in stable condition.
The clinical diagnosis was suspected iatrogenic botulism.
Middle-aged woman has difficulty breathing after taking botox, suspected poisoning 10 days later, the Department of Health handed over the suspected poisoning to the police for follow-up.