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    Botulinum Toxin Injections

    Botulinum toxin injections play a vital role in several neurological disorders because they block nerve signals that cause the muscle to contract. Neurologists mostly use these injections in smaller doses to reduce pain, improve motor function, and enhance quality of life. At Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, our neurologists administer these injections with precision, providing relief for patients with conditions of abnormal muscle activity.

    Conditions Treated

    • Chronic migraines
    • Trigeminal neuralgia
    • Writer’s cramp
    • Blepharospasm
    • Cervical dystonia
    • Involuntary muscle spasms on one side of the face (hemifacial spasm)
    • Ongoing muscle tightness or stiffness due to brain injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis (spasticity)
    • Excessive drooling or sweating
    • Focal dyskinesias

    What Happens During the Procedure?

    The administration of botulinum toxin depends on the size of the treated area and other factors. The injection is usually done in an office setting, and tiny amounts of botulinum toxin are injected into the skin or muscle. In some cases, ultrasound scans/EMG guidance may be used to ensure the needle is placed accurately.

    Before the procedure, neurologists may numb your hand or the area injected by surface anaesthetics, especially if you are being treated for heavy sweating. Numbing can be done by applying anaesthesia, using ice, or through massage (known as vibration anaesthesia).

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    Botulinum toxin injections are a promising treatment to treat muscle malfunction and neurological pain. Dosing plays a key role, with small doses being effective. Moreover, any side effects that manifest are temporary and go away quickly.

    Some complications that are associated with botulinum toxin injections are pain, bruising, or infection at the injection site, dry or watery eyes, drooping eyelids, uneven eyebrows, headaches, flu-like symptoms, excessive drooling or an uneven smile, facial or local muscle weakness, dry mouth, hoarseness, blurred or double vision, and difficulty swallowing. Any side effects that manifest are temporary or mild and go away quickly.

    The effects of botulinum toxin once injected begin to work 1 - 3 days after administration. However, it may take a week or more to see appropriate results. The effects usually last for 4 - 6 months, depending on the condition being treated. You may be advised for regular follow-up injections to maintain the effects.

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