Urinary Incontinence in Men
Prevention
You may reduce your chances of developing urinary incontinence by:
- Limiting caffeine and alcohol.
- Getting to and staying at a healthy weight.
- Quitting smoking.
- Avoiding constipation by eating a healthy, Reference high-fiber Opens New Window diet.
- Doing Reference Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles that control the flow of urine.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference July 17, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
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