Why would Botox cause a Urinary infection?

Question

Why would Botox cause a Urinary infection? Does the toxin get eliminated through the bladder and causes weakness the bladder muscle leaving urine in the ureter? That’s a guess, but how would one find out the real reason? and how would you prevent it?

Andrew P. Trussler, MD · Answer

Botox, let alone any neuromodulator, should have no effect or cause a urinary tract infection. The solution is saline and the toxin is absorbed by the tissue. Proteins bound to the toxin should be filtered by the kidney, though should have no plausible effect on the bladder.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Although Botox and urinary infection may be correlated in your specific case, Botox does not cause a urinary infection. Best wishes,Dr. JSB

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Having facial Botox treatment for cosmetic reasons and having urinary track infection can happen but one is not the cause of the other - this is likely just a coincidence. With respect to UTI - it is good to have it assessed and treated.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Jeremy A. Benedetti, MD · Answer

Botox is not known to cause urinary tract infections. I recommend scheduling an appointment with your primary care physician to address proper treastment.

Matheson A. Harris, MD · Answer

Many people associate Botox with health problems they experience around the time they were injected.  The doses used in facial injection have very few side effects and they are almost all limited to the face. Other "side effects" you experience after injection are more likely coincidental and if serious, should be followed up by your primary care physician.

Sandra M. Johnson, MD · Answer

Standard cosmetic doses of Botox injected into the face should not be associated with a Urinary Tract Infection.  Stay skintastic.

Anand G. Shah, MD · Answer

Hi Ejojo.  I do not see how Botox injected elsewhere might cause UTI.  It may theoretically happen Botox was injected into the bladder.

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

Botox injections and UTI's in women are both very common things. You can get them at the same time just like you can get french fries with a Hamburger. I doubt that the two are related.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

If the Botox was used to inject the bladder for continence, it could cause a UTI.Botox Cosmetic elsewhere DOES NOT cause UTI.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian

John Louis Ratz, MD · Answer

Although extremely rare, Botox can migrate and possibly cause loss of bladder control. This would most likely manifest itself as incontinence. I'm not a urologist, but I don't think that incontinence leads to a UTI very often. I would think that urinary retention would be a more likely culprit. You might want to check with a urologist instead of your PCP to get his/her thoughts about this.         jlr

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