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As with stress incontinence drinking less fluid will not help your continence problems. Amongst other things the concentration of the little urine that is produced can increase the chances of bladder irritation and leakage.

Alcohol, caffeine based drinks and smoking should be avoided as caffeine and nicotine are irritants as well.

Avoid constipation – drink plenty and eat a healthy, well balanced diet.

Pads and Clothing

Managing your continence problems effectively can minimise the impact they have on your life. A wide range of absorbent pads and towels are available to lessen the embarrassment of leaks. Products are available from pharmacies or your continence advisor.

Wearing appropriate easy to manage clothing will make life easier.

You may consider planning the location of toilets when you go out and having a commode or portable toilet in your bedroom for night time use.

Antibiotics

If a bladder or urinary tract infection is the cause of your problems antibiotics may clear it up.

Bladder Training Techniques

This is when you retrain your bladder over time to hold more urine. (this also helps with an overactive bladder). With the help of your doctor, or continence advisor you gradually stretch the bladder and lengthen the time between trips to the toilet to empty it.

Drug Therapy

Drugs may be prescribed which relax the bladder by blocking some of the nerve impulses.

Electric Nerve Stimulators

These are sometimes used in the treatment of Urge Incontinence.