Botox

Botulinum toxin is produced by a specific bacterium that causes the food poisoning botulism.

When injected in small doses into specific muscles, it doesn’t poison you but acts as a muscle relaxant with effects that can last at least 3 months.

AGNI Neurology provides Botox injections for the following approved neurological conditions (PBS Reimbursed):

• Hemifacial spasm
• Blepharospasm
• Wry neck (Spasmodic torticollis) – neck dystonia
• Spasticity of the upper extremities (due to stroke etc)
• Chronic Migraine
• Axillary Hyperhydrosis

We also provide Botox injections for the following at the cost:

• Writer’s cramps (hand/finger dystonia while writing)
• Primary palmar hyperhydrosis (Excessive sweating of palsm or axilla)
• Chronic Pain Management (Back, Neck, Trigeminal Neuralgia)

When injected in the prescribed concentration,side effects and complication are extremely minimal.

Temporary weakness of the injected muscles also may occur (e.g. eye lid drooping).

Other adverse effects include (dysphagia) difficulty in swallowing and weakness, but these are reversible.