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Tips for Managing Your Fluid Intake

Do not limit your fluid intake to avoid urinating. You could become dehydrated, which can cause other medical problems.

  • Try to spread out your fluid intake during the day.
  • If the urge to urinate wakes you frequently, limit your fluid intake in the evening. Empty your bladder before bedtime.
  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol. These substances make your body try to get rid of water and will increase the number of times you need to urinate.
By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology
Last Revised March 23, 2010

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: March 23, 2010
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.

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