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Botox For Migraine?

By Virginia Anthony
Jul 3, 2009
Botox is a comparatively new cosmetic operation to gaining a wrinkle free face and to bear away the appearance of aging. All the same, Botox is also utilized for migraine treatments.

There are different theories to explain the working of the Botox for the elimination of migraine headaches. According to one theory, as tension and spasms are the main causes of migraines, Botox eliminate the headaches by eliminating the muscle tension. It is also believed that Botox reduces the headaches by inhibiting the transmission of nerve cells. According to this theory headache is caused due to the increased amount of signals send by the nerves.

Botox (botulinum toxin) is a neurotoxin injection. Neurotoxins are toxins that attack the nerve cells. Botox is the sterile and vacuum-dried form of the botulinum toxin type A. It is usually produced from the Hall strain of Clostridium botulinum. Botox can be used in conditions where the hyperactivity of muscles causes the health and medical related problems.

Botox for migraines helps to weaken or paralyze the over- activated muscles by suppressing the release of acetylcholine, which chiefly causes the transmission of nerve impulses.

You must discuss the perils over with your doctor. If you choose to go for it, be attentive of any grave side effects that you could experience; such as an allergic reaction, trouble in breathing, talking or swallowing, chest pain, irregular heartbeats or exuberant muscle weakness. Seek medical attention if you feel any one of these symptoms.

You will need to consult your doctor before taking the botulinum toxin type. Botulinum toxin type A for migraines should never be used with any other botulinum toxin or any other medication that affect the nerves or muscles. Overconsumption of Botox may worsen migraine so it is still best to talk to your physician about this.
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