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After reviewing your medical history, your doctor may ask you to keep a detailed record of the times and amounts of urine leakage over a 24- to 72-hour period. This sometimes is called a voiding diary. You can record your fluid intake during this period as well, and can document any possible triggers such as physical activity, coughing or laughing that might have contributed to your episodes of urinary leakage.
A neurological exam and a pelvic examination may help your doctor to...
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Diagnosing Urinary Incontinence
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