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Drugs To Stop Stress Incontinence
Incontinence - stress
Treatment
Treatment depends on how severe the symptoms are and how much they interfere with your everyday life.
The doctor may ask that you stop smoking (if you smoke) and avoid caffeinated beverages (such as soda) and alcohol. You may be asked to keep a urinary diary, recording how many times you urinate during the day and night, and how often urinary leaking occurs.
There are four major categories of treatment for stress incontinence:
- Behavioral changes
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Stress incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Stress Incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Urinary incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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