Long before Botox was used as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles, it was used in healthcare to treat various health conditions. Botox is still used today to treat a handful of medical ailments, though these uses remain lesser-known than its cosmetic benefits. You may be surprised to learn about some of the following medical treatments using Botox are available in Chicago, IL, at North Branch Dermatology.
Excessive Sweating
Sweating is meant to help the body cool down when internal temperatures start to rise. However, for some people, sweating goes beyond what is helpful to the body and can occur in excess. Excessive sweating also referred to as primary hyperhidrosis, can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and even lead to some adverse health effects. With Botox in Chicago, IL, the production of sweat in sweat glands can be slowed to reduce excessive sweating.
Muscle Spasms
Muscle spasms can cause many difficulties for individuals who experience them daily. While some muscular or neurologic conditions may cause spasms throughout the body, other common muscle spasms include the eyes and the bladder. Because of its nature as a muscle relaxer, Botox can be used to reduce these spasms, effectively treating conditions such as overactive bladder, or neurogenic bladder, disorder as a solution for urinary incontinence.
Chronic Migraines
One of the most debilitating side effects of migraines is pain. This pain can be significant, lasting for hours and interrupting people's daily lives. With Botox injections, nerve endings responsible for the transmission of pain signals to the brain can be targeted and blocked, therefore reducing the pain experienced during a migraine.
North Branch Dermatology
There are many medical benefits of Botox that may help to improve individuals' daily lives. If you or a loved one are suffering from any of the above conditions and are interested in learning more about if Botox in Chicago, IL, is right for you, please give us a call today at (773) 763-6000.