bladder botox

 The botulinum toxin type A used to treat muscle spasticity is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The botulinum toxin blocks nerve function, which causes muscles to weaken or relax.


Botox is injected into the bladder muscle to reduce spasms. This helps patients who have had numerous urinary tract infections or bladder stones because of frequent bladder contractions.

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