The Surprising Use of Botox to Treat Incontinence
- February 16th, 2012
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While botox is one of the most successful drugs used to keep people looking young it is also a top choice by urologists in the fight against overactive bladder syndrome. This may seem unlikely, but when the muscle freezing nature of the drug is considered it starts to become more obvious.
Often an overactive bladder is caused by spasms in the bladder. These muscular contractions can force urine out at unexpected times. A doctor can use botulinum neurotoxin injections in the bladder to block the neurotransmitters responsible for these jerks. A cytoscope is inserted into the bladder to provide a view of the areas to be targeted. A series of injections that target different areas of the bladder can be accomplished quickly and may provide relief for several months.
There are some potential side effects and, again, this treatment is only temporary. Not everyone is a good candidate for bladder botox injections, but there are many successful case studies that have people lining up to try this unique treatment. The side effects are minimal and may involve minor cramps and slight bleeding during urination.
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