Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Announces Availability of Botox

Dr. A.K. Singh, the head of the neurology department at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) told members of a botulinum toxin (Botox) workshop that the Botox therapy is now available at the IGIMS.

The botulinum toxin is one of the strongest poisons currently classified. A very small amount of only 1mg is capable of killing 10,000 people. However, as Dr. Singh pointed out, Botox also has helpful benefits to patients afflicted with certain muscular disorders. It is these benefits that necessitate medical science to research Botox.

Botox can assist in the temporary paralysis of certain muscles in order to alleviate suffering caused by
contracting muscles. Botox is currently used on patients with cerebral palsy as well as other severe conditions.

Dr. Singh reports that Botox can provide relief to patients affected by focal dystonia as well as those suffering from cervical dystonia, which leads to deformation and pain in the neck. A demonstration of the Botox therapy was given to the members of the workshop.