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Botox Use in Children with Cerebral Palsy Linked to Injuries
Most people think of Botox as cosmetic treatment for used to reduce wrinkles. However, Botox is approved for several medical indications, and is commonly used off-label in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy.
Botox is not FDA approved for the treatment of cerebral palsy, but doctors believe that Botox injections can relax muscles and reduce muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. While Botox may help with some symptoms associated with the disease, the injection of this powerful toxin can also lead to serious injuries and death.
The FDA has recently warned that Botox has been linked to dangerous botulism symptoms, which indicates that the toxin can migrate beyond it injection location. The FDA said an unspecified number of deaths have resulted from Botox use, and that it was investigating a number of deaths which occurred in children who had cerebral palsy.
Botox Side Effects
- Lagophthalmos
(inability to close the eye) - Eye irritation
- Tear secretion disorder
- Dry eye
- Excessive Muscle weakness
- Severe Headaches/ Migranes
- Difficulty Breathing
- Death
Legal Rights for Botox Patients
If your child has been given Botox injections, and they have been injured, you may have valuable legal rights. Mark & Associates, P.C. is aggressively investigating Botox related injury cases.
To request a free legal consultation, please complete the inquiry form on this website, or call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448).
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