Lifestyle changes

Who is it for?

What does it involve?

How can I find out more?
Who is it for?
- Those who have recently been diagnosed with incontinence and have yet to try any treatments
- Those with mild incontinence
What does it involve?
There are a number of simple changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle in order to ensure that your bladder and bowel are as healthy as possible. Take a look at the two infographics below to find out more:
Bladder health:




Bowel health:




How can I find out more?
Your usual doctor should be able to give you advice on how to make small changes to your diet and lifestyle. They may also advise you to visit a dietician or nutritionist, who can help create a programme tailored to your individual needs.
If you are worried that your diet is making your incontinence worse, you can find further tips and information here.
If you are worried about exercising with incontinence, you can find further tips and information here.
References:
Buckley BS, Lapitan MCM. Prevalence of urinary incontinence in men, women, and children—current evidence: findings of the Fourth International Consultation on Incontinence. Urology. 2010;76(2):265–270.
Gordon B, Shorter B, Isoldi KK, Moldwin RM. Obesity with comorbid stress urinary incontinence in women: a narrative review to inform dietetics practice. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2017;117(6):889–907.
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