Incontinence cured by botox

Botox

Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is a neurotoxin that takes the blame for botulism, which is developed by consummation of affected food and which causes paralysis of muscles. In the past, this was a very serious and deadly condition but today, medicine has advanced and provided us with many methods to fight against this and many other medical conditions. There are several types of botulism toxin and among them there are those that are useful, but there are also those that are deadly.

Uses

We have all heard the name Botox, as well as about its use in the cosmetic surgery for wrinkle removal. This neurotoxin, once injected in a muscle, will cause paralysis that lasts three months, after which the process has to be done again. Side effects, if used in safe environment and small dosages, are very rare. Headaches are maybe the first problem treated by this neurotoxin, but there are headaches that cannot be treated with the help from Botox - migraines. The reason is related to the fact that they are caused by the blood vessels located in the skull. But headache such as stress headache, which comes from the neck and back muscles in cases when they are spastic and tense, can be treated with the help from the Botox. This form of treatment is very successful and has changed treatment of headaches in many clinics.

Overactive Bladder

Some people have overactive bladder due to enraged prostate, which causes bladder outlet blockage, while others have it due to multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury. But many people with this problem are not aware why they have this condition. Control and treatment of this condition is done with the anticholinergic medications, which can cause certain side effects. Bladder has chemical receptors and they can be blocked, which causes the bladder to be "squeezed", due to the use of these medications. Salivary glands, colon and other areas of the human body have these receptors as well. This will lead to many side effects, such as dry mouth and constipation, but there is a solution in the form of a Botox. Incontinence can be urged and the overactive bladder treated if we use Botox and inject it in the bladder muscle. This can be easily done with telescope or cystoscope via urethra. Only one bladder muscle will be paralyzed, but the procedure has to be repeated every three months, since the effect lasts this long. But this is a good thing since it prevents the urinary retention and paralyzed bladder. This is definitely an option that you need to consider and consult an urologist to see if you are a candidate for such a procedure.