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Management of Urinary Incontinence

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:29 pm


Management
There are several things patients can do to help improve continence.

Avoid overconsumption of diuretics, antidepressants, antihistamines, and cough-cold preparations.
Perform Kegel exercises daily.
Practice double voiding (urinate, wait a few seconds, urinate again).
Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains daily to prevent constipation.
Retrain the bladder (urinate only every 3 to 6 hours).
Stop smoking (nicotine irritates the bladder).




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