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Hi, Doctor. Just One Quick Question Re: Botox Since I
Question: Hi, doctor. Just one quick question re: botox since I am going for injections next week. My neurologist tells me botox can be beneficial for both AO and TN2. My question is about how botox works for these conditions. My understanding is that it is used to tighten muscles (cosmetic reasons, etc) Just would like to ask its beneficial property in treatment my neurological issues. Thank u so much as always.
Brief Answer:
Mechanism of action of the Botox explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for the questions.
I have read your new question about the mechanism of action of the Botox injections.
It does not tighten, instead, it causes paralysis of the muscles, but by affecting nerve function.
Botulinum toxin produces paralysis by blocking the presynaptic release of the neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) at the neuromuscular junction, with reversible chemical denervation of the muscle fiber, thereby inducing partial paralysis and atrophy.
In your case, it works by stopping the pain impulses received by nerve endings.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
Mechanism of action of the Botox explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for the questions.
I have read your new question about the mechanism of action of the Botox injections.
It does not tighten, instead, it causes paralysis of the muscles, but by affecting nerve function.
Botulinum toxin produces paralysis by blocking the presynaptic release of the neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) at the neuromuscular junction, with reversible chemical denervation of the muscle fiber, thereby inducing partial paralysis and atrophy.
In your case, it works by stopping the pain impulses received by nerve endings.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
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