botox for overactive bladder

 Botox injection into the bladder is a well-established treatment for overactive bladder and urgency incontinence. This is a common disorder in which patients have to urinate frequently, urgently and sometimes develop urge incontinence. The treatment is usually very effective in improving symptoms.

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botox bladder injections

 Botox injections can treat an overactive bladder. These injections are also used to prevent chronic migraines, treat cervical dystonia (a condition that causes severe neck and shoulder muscle contractions), and treat excessive sweating. Botox is a brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are other brand names for botulinum, such as Xeomin. In large amounts, this toxin can cause botulism, which you probably associate with food poisoning. Despite the fact that one of the most serious complications of botulism is paralysis, scientists have discovered a way to use it to human advantage. Small, diluted (weakened) amounts can be directly injected into specific muscles, causing controlled relaxation of the muscles. The exact mechanism of action of Botox is not known. However, it is thought to block certain chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate muscles, causing them to relax. This prevents contraction of the muscles and helps to ease symptoms ...
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botox in the bladder

 Cervical Dystonia is a disorder of muscle spasm in the neck and upper shoulder region that causes sustained muscle contractions, abnormal postures, and repetitive movements or patterns of movement. Cervical Dystonia is often referred to as Spasmodic Torticollis.
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