Prevention
Incontinence is really a symptom of another condition. There are several ways to prevent incontinence:
- Exercise—Women can decrease their chance of developing incontinence by doing Kegel exercises. This is very helpful for women who have given birth, because childbirth weakens muscles around the bladder.
- Reduce your intake of substances which lead to incontinence (such as caffeine, alcohol, and certain drugs).
- Lose weight.
- Avoid and treat constipation.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.



