Since more than three decades, Botulinum toxin has been used to treat several neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, dystonia, essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, spasmodic torticollis, and other movement disorders. It is a product that if formed by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum (thus the name).
How does Botulinum toxin work?
The toxin is injected into the required muscle using a very fine needle, which blocks the release of neurotransmitters at the junction of the nerve and muscle. This helps relax the muscles by weakening the extreme activity in specific focal areas. This relaxation of muscles brings comfort and eases the pain of otherwise contracting muscles. However, it is essential that only the perfect amount of Botulinum toxin is injected, so as to work effectively, while also avoiding paralysis.
Results of Botulinum toxin injection
The effects of the Botulinum toxin are seen effectively within 5 to 7 days of the injection, lasting anywhere between 3 to 6 months, depending upon the individual condition of every patient. This is why patients are advised to be injected with the toxin every few months so that their condition can always be under control. But, with such an amazing effect of the injection, there are also a few side-effects seen like redness, soreness, and bruising in the areas injected. However, these side-effects are temporary, and go away with time.
Types of Botulinum toxin
There are many different types of Botulinum toxins available, such as OnabotulinumtoxinA, AbobotulinumtoxinA, IncobotulinumtoxinA, and Rimabotulinumtoxin B. Each type is different from the other, which is why they cannot be used interchangeably. Different brands manufacture different types of Botulinum toxins, which is why it is essential to have a specialist treating you so that only the right kind of toxin is injected into your body. The most popular kind of toxin used to treat neurological conditions across the world is OnabotulinumtoxinA, available under the brand name Botox®, which is manufactured by Allergan. Then, there is AbobotulinumtoxinA in the brand name Azzalure® made by Allergan, IncobotulinumtoxinA in the brand name Bocouture® made by Merz, and Rimabotulinumtoxin B in the brand name Myobloc®. The way in which these Botulinum toxins are used is different, which is what brings different results. For example, Botulinum toxin is available as a white crystalline powder in a small vial. This vial contains 50 units of Botox®, or 50 units of Bocouture® or 125 units of Azzalure®. This is then mixed with a certain quantity of sterile water or sterile saline, the amount of which decides as to how many units are in each millilitre injected.
Where to go if you want to be injected?
If you are suffering from any of the conditions mentioned in the beginning of this blog, a Botulinum toxin injection should be a great choice for you. However, it is a must to have an approval of the same before you go in for it. So, if you ever have any symptoms regarding any kind of movement disorder, first get in touch with a professional like Dr. Shivam Mittal, who will examine your condition and provide you with the right advice. If a Botulinum toxin injection is indeed a good choice to control your condition, you can also be conveniently injected with the right kind of toxin at his very own Botulinum toxin clinic in UAE.
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