How is UI treated?
There are many ways to treat UI. Your doctor will work with you to find the best treatment for you. Types of treatments include: Behavioral treatments Medicines for bladder control Devices Nerve stimulation Biofeedback Surgery Catheterization Behavioral treatments By changing some basic behaviors, you may be able to improve your UI. Behavioral treatments include: Pelvic muscle exercises (Kegel exercises) Exercising your pelvic floor muscles regularly can help reduce or cure stress leakage. A doctor or nurse can teach you the right way to do the exercises if needed. A pelvic floor physical therapist may be available in your area to help teach you how to strengthen these muscles or help you with other treatments. To do Kegel exercises: First, try practicing these exercises while lying down. Squeeze the muscles in your genital area as if you were trying to stop the flow of urine or trying to stop from passing gas. Try not to squeeze the muscles in your belly or legs at the same time. Try
