In which of the neurological disorder Botox injection is injected around eyes?
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In both cases, Botox injection is injected near the eyes. Blepharospasm is a type of neurological disorder that refers to a spasming eyelid. Blepharospasm is a combination of two words blephara which stands for eyelid and
spasm means rapid contractions or movement. In this unpleasant condition, patients suffer from repetitive blinking or experience an inability to open the eyes for a long time. Botox injection filled with botulinum toxin is injected into the eyelids to treat this problem by partially paralyzing the muscle. By freezing the muscles, one can get great relieved from irritability and pain.
Hemifacial spasm is similar to the blepharospasm. In this problem, people experience an involuntary muscle contraction on one side of the face. Botox injection is inserted near the eyes to control the movement of muscles. Sometimes it can also inject near the lower face.
In Spasticity disorder Botox injection is injected into ___________________?
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Spasticity is a neurological condition in which people experience excessive muscle contraction or muscle tone, which leads to tension in the muscles. This problem is similar to dystonia. This may also cause an injury in the spinal cord or bran. To treat this, a large dose of botulinum toxin is given into the spastic muscles.
Botox injections are used only for treating Skin related problems.
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Botox injections are administered for a number of conditions other than treating skin related problems. These include cervical dystonia, lazy eye, hyperhidrosis, bladder dysfunction, muscle contracture, etc. These injections have the ability to block certain chemical transmitters that signal muscles to contract. This is why it is often used to temporarily relax facial muscles causing wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. This capability also lends credence to the use of Botox injections in the above-mentioned abnormalities.
What are the possible side effects of Botox injections?
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Possible side effects of Botox injections can be many, but none of these are serious problems. Even the droopy eyelids, crooked smile, cockeyed eyebrows or drooling do not persist. However, if they continue, you need to contact the doctor right way. A very rare fallout of Botox injections can be spread of the toxin in the body. This is a very rare occurrence, but if it happens it may result in serious problems. You need to consult the doctor as soon as you notice symptoms like vision problems, muscle weakness, trouble in speaking, breathing or swallowing, loss of control on the bladder, etc.
Is botulinum toxin type A used for tension headache and migraine?
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There are many studies performed regarding the use of botulinum toxin as a medicine for the treatment of chronic headache and migraine. A few showed definite and conclusive data its effective and reliable use. Out of these studies, some showed the beneficial and effective result of using botulinum toxin A as a treatment for chronic migraines and headaches.
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