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I would like to get botox to relax my urinary sphincter as i am unable to fully empty my bladder creating discomfort. who would i see for this procedu?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Urologist: I would look for a urologist to perform this procedure

Answered 1/27/2021

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