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If you have a bladder control problem, there are some additional measures that may help to prevent accidental urination. For example:
- Do Kegel exercises daily
- Double void (that is, after urinating, wait a few seconds, then try
again)
- Avoid constipation by eating many fruits, vegetables and whole grains
each day
- Retrain your bladder (try not to urinate more frequently than every 3
to 6 hours)
- Avoid over consumption of bladder and urethral irritants such as alcohol
and coffee
- Avoid overuse of drugs such as diuretics (water pills), antidepressants,
antihistamines and cough/cold preparations
- Don't smoke (the nicotine in smoke is a bladder irritant)
- If you are a woman with stress incontinence, cross your legs when sneezing or coughing
(this simple action may stop leakage).
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