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Diet for Incontinence

 Dietary measures to combat incontinence are typically more focused on discipline and routine more than on the specific foods in your diet itself. For specific personalized diet plans it would be best to visit a dietician or nutritionist. In general however it would be safest to follow a well balanced and nutritious diet. Maintain regular meal timings so as to accustom your body to the routine. Always avoid eating large meals or consuming large amounts of fluid close to bed time.

• A diet for incontinence should include plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables which need to be consumed on a daily basis as they are rich in fiber.

• Individuals should also ensure that they consume plenty of liquids so that the urine is clear and light yellow and they are well hydrated.



Frequently asked questions

• What Are The Causes Of Incontinence?
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• Can Lifestyle Changes Help With Incontinence?

References

1. Jacques Corcos, Sylvie Beaulieu, Jenny Donovan, Michelle Naughton, Momokazu Gotoh, MEMBERS of the SYMPTOM QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION ON INCONTINENCE*, Quality of Life Assessment in Men and Women With Urinary Incontinence, The Journal of Urology, Volume 168, Issue 3, September 2002, Pages 896-905, ISSN 0022-5347, 10.1016/S0022-5347(05)64540-5.
2. Geoffrey W. Cundiff, Robert L. Harris, Kimberly W. Coates, Richard C. Bump, Clinical predictors of urinary incontinence in women, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 177, Issue 2, August 1997, Pages 262-267, ISSN 0002-9378, 10.1016/S0002-9378(97)70185-6.
3. Felix W. Leung, John F. Schnelle, Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Nursing Home Residents, Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, Volume 37, Issue 3, September 2008, Pages 697-707, ISSN 0889-8553, 10.1016/j.gtc.2008.06.005.