botox in the bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB), also known as overactive bladder syndrome, is a condition where there is a frequent feeling of needing to urinate to a degree that it interferes with your daily life. The symptoms of OAB include the following: urgency, or a sudden compelling urge to urinate frequency, or urinating more often than usual, especially at night urge incontinence, or having only a small amount of urine leak when you have an urge to urinate Botox (Botulinum toxin type A) injection into the bladder is well-established as a treatment for OAB and urgency incontinence. It works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles in the wall of the bladder. This reduces involuntary contractions that interfere with normal bladder function. For many patients, Botox injection into the bladder provides significant relief from OAB symptoms. The treatment usually lasts for about 6 months, after which time another injection can be given.