Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Botox


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Botox
Question: What is botox?

Answer: Botox is botulinum toxin type A. This is used in several conditions like treating spastic dysphonia due to the effect of botulinum toxin to affect the nerves. This is the toxin that causes botulism(a potentially fatal food poisoning).
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