Chronic Migraines: Botox has been approved by the FDA as a preventive treatment for chronic migraines in adults. Injections of Botox into specific areas of the head and neck help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis): Botox injections can effectively treat hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive sweating. By blocking the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands, Botox can significantly reduce sweating in the treated areas, such as the underarms, palms, or soles of the feet.
Overactive Bladder: Botox has been approved for the treatment of overactive bladder, a condition characterized by a frequent and urgent need to urinate. By injecting Botox into the bladder muscle, it relaxes the muscles and reduces the frequency of contractions, resulting in a decrease in urinary urgency and incontinence episodes.
Muscle Spasms and Dystonia: Botox is an effective treatment for muscle spasms and dystonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures. Whether used to address spasms in the neck (cervical dystonia), eyelids (blepharospasm), or limbs, Botox injections can provide relief by temporarily relaxing the affected muscles and reducing their excessive contractions.
Strabismus and Eye Conditions: Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are misaligned or crossed. By injecting Botox into specific eye muscles, it can help align the eyes properly, improving vision and reducing eye strain. Botox is also utilized in the treatment of other eye conditions such as hemifacial spasm and eyelid twitching (myokymia).