When most people think of visiting their Phoenix family practice doctor, the last thing they may associate with such a visit is a Botox injection. Used often in the cosmetic medicine realm, Botox is made from the toxin found in botulism and can be used to eradicate fine lines and wrinkles in the face. However, as many people are finding after a conversation with their doctor, Botox can be used for a number of other purposes as well.
For instance, researchers recently announced a breakthrough in treating plantar fasciitis, which is a condition found on the feet causing them to become inflamed. Often, steroids are used to treat this condition, but researchers are now saying that Botox may be a more effective treatment. Botox has also been recently announced as an effective treatment for overactive bladder, a challenging condition for many Phoenix, AZ family practice doctors to treat effectively enough. Botox can help when few other treatments can, which is why doctors familiar with this condition rely on this as an effective alternate treatment.
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