Prevention
You may reduce your chances of developing urinary incontinence by:
- Limiting caffeine and alcohol.
- Keeping your weight down. (For more information, see the topic Weight Management.)
- Quitting smoking. (For more information, see the topic Quitting Smoking.)
- Avoiding constipation by eating a healthy, high-fiberdiet.
- Doing Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles that control the flow of urine.
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Last Updated:
July 21, 2008
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