What Treatments Are Used For An Enlarged Heart?
Lifestyle Changes
General Lifestyle Recommendations
Certain lifestyle changes may help relieve symptoms and are particularly important for men who choose to avoid surgery or drug therapy. They include:
- Limit daily fluid intake to less than 2,000 mL (about 2 quarts).
- Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Limit beverages in the evening. Avoid drinking fluids after your evening meal.
- Try to urinate at least once every 3 hours.
- Double-voiding may be helpful -- after urinating, wait and try to urinate again.
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