Overactive Bladder

Botox for overactive bladder works by relaxing the detrusor muscle, the main muscle in the bladder wall, which helps to control the bladder's contractions. By blocking nerve signals to this muscle, Botox reduces involuntary contractions, leading to less urgency, frequency, and incontinence. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Botox and Nerve Signals:

Botox chemically affects muscle-nerve connections by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction. 

• Bladder Muscle Relaxation:

When Botox is injected into the bladder muscle, it prevents the muscle from contracting forcefully, thus reducing the urge to urinate and the frequency of urination. 

• Reduced Incontinence:

By calming down the overactive bladder muscle, Botox helps to prevent involuntary urine leakage, which is a common symptom of overactive bladder. 

• Treatment Effectiveness:

Most patients notice improvements within a few days, and the effects can last for several months, typically around six months. 

• Injections:

Botox is injected directly into the bladder muscle during a procedure that is relatively painless and quick, and usually requires no downtime.