Tips To Keep Urinary Incontinence In Control

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine or in other words it is a condition in which a person urinates when they do not want to. Apart from being a really uncomfortable problem that not many people want to talk about, it might surprise you to know that it is really common.

Urinary incontinence is a fairly common problem that is prevalent today and especially so among women. It is a condition that is not only completely treatable but there are also simple things that you can do to keep the condition in check!

Here are a few ways in which you can improve this condition.

Do pelvic exercises
Simple pelvic exercises that involve clenching and un-clenching your pelvic muscles when done during the day (about 40-50) can strengthen these muscles and help improve the condition.

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Passing Urine Regularly
Don’t keep holding when you have the urge to urinate – make sure you use the toilet frequently.

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Control your caffeine intake
Caffeine makes you urinate more and controlling the intake will help control the condition. Stay away from aerated drinks, coffee, cola or tea!

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Stay hydrated
Drinking about 8 glasses of water a day can keep your kidneys and bladder healthy. Apart from having a host of other health benefits, drinking a lot of water can also help control urinary incontinence.

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Check your medications
Sometimes, urinary incontinence is a side-effect of another medicine that you might be taking. Ensure you have a discussion with your doctor to see that none of your medications are causing this side effect.
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Lose weight if you need to
Obesity is a cause for urinary incontinence. In case you are obese or need to lose some weight, ensure you take the steps to do so.

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Stop smoking
In case you are a smoker, try to quit smoking as it can definitely worsen the condition.

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Get Medical Help
Many people avoid getting medical help for urinary incontinence because it is embarrassing to talk to your doctor about it – don’t shy away from discussing this as it is very imperative to get the right medical help.

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Urinate Slowly
Don’t rush urination – there is a tendency sometimes to urinate fast and not pay enough attention to whether you have emptied your bladder. Ensure you urinate, relax and wait for a bit – do you feel the urge to urinate again? If so, empty your bladder! This helps avoid urinary incontinence.

 

Reference – http://www.webmd.boots.com/urinary-incontinence/features/daily-coping-urinary-incontinence