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 Botox injection into the bladder is a well-established treatment for overactive bladder and urgency incontinence, including urgency incontinence associated with neurological disease. It is also used to treat frequency of urination, difficulty passing urine and incontinence. Botox injection into the bladder is generally recommended only after other treatments have failed. Botox injections can be life-changing for the better but may have side effects that become problematic over time.

 How it works Botulinum toxin, the active ingredient in Botox, prevents the release of acetylcholine from nerve endings. Acetylcholine is one of the chemicals that causes the muscle cells in the bladder wall to contract. When this chemical is prevented from acting on the muscle cells, the bladder muscle relaxes, allowing the bladder to fill without contracting and causing urinary urgency.

 To treat urge incontinence or overactive bladder, a urologist can inject Botox into your bladder. This helps the muscles relax, which will give you more time to get to the bathroom when you feel the need to urinate. The injections are done in the clinic, and most patients tolerate the injections well.

 You can take the following steps to minimize the risk of complications from Botox injections: Make sure your doctor is certified in urology or urologic surgery. Find out if the doctor is proficient and experienced with this procedure. Tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, and supplements you're taking. Some of them may increase your risk of side effects. Tell your doctor about any medical conditions you have. Get an MRI of your bladder before the injections to make sure you don't have a bladder tumor that could cause complications during or after the injection procedure.