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How to Prevent Urinary Incontinence: 9 Tips for Seniors

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to a qualified health provider about your situation.

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6. Give up cigarettes!

If you have it or want to prevent urinary incontinence, most doctors advise you to stay away from cigars as much as possible! The famous urologist Yvone Koch declared in one of his recent interviews that people who smoke have more chances to develop bladder issues than those who don’t smoke at all.

Smoking weakens tissue and harms our body’s incredibly tiny blood vessels. And smoking can also make you cough, which will put more strain on your pelvic floor muscles, which can contribute to pee incontinence. Additionally, smoking cigarettes triples the chance of bladder cancer, a condition whose early symptoms include frequent urination or the desire to urinate right away even when the bladder isn’t full.

In case you feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to quit cigarettes for real, ask for your doctor’s opinion! They’ll help you, for sure.

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