bladderbotox

 Overactive bladder is a condition that affects people of all ages and can cause significant distress. Treatment options include medication, behavioral modification, physical therapy, neuromodulation and Botox injection into the bladder. Botox injection into the bladder is a well-established treatment for overactive bladder and urgency incontinence. The first study to show that Botox could improve symptoms of overactive bladder was published in 2001; since then, hundreds of studies have been conducted looking at the safety and efficacy of this treatment. Today, Botox is considered an effective third-line treatment after oral medications and physical therapy have failed to give results. How does it work? Botox is found naturally in the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When injected into muscles, Botox temporarily inhibits muscle contraction by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in voluntary muscle contraction.

 Urge incontinence (also known as overactive bladder) is a sudden, strong need to urinate. Sometimes called “spastic bladder,” the condition is often caused by involuntary contractions of the muscles in the wall of your bladder. If you have urge incontinence and it does not get better with treatment, a urologist can inject Botox into your bladder to treat this condition. Botox is made from bacteria and paralyzes muscles. A urologist can inject Botox into your bladder to treat urge incontinence or overactive bladder. This helps the muscles relax, which will give you more time to get to the bathroom when you feel the need to urinate. The injections are done in the clinic, and most patients tolerate the injections well. A urologist may also use Botox injections to treat a neurogenic bladder (bladder problems caused from a neurological injury such as multiple sclerosis, stroke or spinal cord injury). Botox injections are used only for specific types of urinary incontinence or neurogenic bl

 Botox is a brand name for a toxin called botulinum. This medicine can be injected into muscle to cause relaxation. It is FDA approved to treat overactive bladder and incontinence. Botox works by blocking the nerve signals that make the muscles contract and squeeze. These injections are done in the office, and most people tolerate them very well. It can take 4 weeks to see the full effects of the treatment. The results last about 6 months, but individual results may vary. Many patients find it helpful to mark their calendars in advance so they don't miss their next injection appointment. Your doctor will discuss with you how often you should get your injections based on your symptoms and past results.