Urinary Incontinence in Men

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 Healthy Weight.)
  • Quitting smoking. (For more information, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.)
  • Avoiding constipation by eating a healthy, high-fiber diet.
  • Doing Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles that control the flow of urine.

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Author: Ralph PooreLast Updated: August 10, 2006
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology

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