A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about living with urinary incontinence.

17 doctors weighed in across 14 answers

Ignore: 40 kegels a day keep the gynecologist away !

Answered 8/30/2017

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Schedule a urination timetable and follow it. Avoid medication without talking to your doctor.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

Specializes in Urology

Ignore: Define the condition, stress, urge or mixed incontinence. Good options to markedly lessen symptoms.

Answered 5/5/2014

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Ignore: Urinary incontinence is very treatable today. There is a spectrum of effective therapies available.

Answered 5/31/2014

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Relieving: Relieving stool impaction can improve continence.

Answered 9/3/2014

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Urinary: A urinary tract infection can cause incontinence.

Answered 9/3/2014

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Kegel: Kegel exercises can improve continence.

Answered 9/3/2014

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Ignore: Choose your doctor carefully. Urogynecologists or urologists may provide best care.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Obstructive sleep apnea and constipation are two often-overlooked causes.

Answered 9/3/2014

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Ignore: No Caffeine & Alcohol, No liquids after 6pm, kegel exercises, urinate at regular 2 hrly intervals.

Answered 9/3/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort or stop urinary incontinence.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Although it is difficult it may be possible to maximize yor ability to resume normal life.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Ignore: Studies show that overweight pts with leakage get significant improvement with an 8% weight loss.

Answered 12/13/2014

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Ignore: Urinary incontinence is not a single disease. There are different reasons for leaking. See a doc.

Answered 3/7/2015

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