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Botox Injections to Treat Urinary Incontinence

by Sheela Philomena on Sep 12 2013 2:12 PM

Botox Injections to Treat Urinary Incontinence

Botox injections can be offered as a treatment for urinary incontinence, says England's drugs watchdog.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that women with 'overactive bladder syndrome,' who have not responded to recommended lifestyle changes, should be offered the injections, the BBC reported.

Botox - Procedure Indications Side Effects Treatment Conclusion FAQs

Botox - Procedure Indications Side Effects Treatment Conclusion FAQs
Botox injections, the fastest growing cosmetic procedures, are considered as the ultimate fountain of eternal youth.

Botox treatment is believed to help dampen chemical messages that a person's bladder uses to tell the brain that they need to urinate.

The injections are administered directly to the bladder wall via a small device that has been inserted into the urethra.

Source-ANI

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