Urinary incontinence in men refers to the accidental leaking of the bladder. Contrary to what you may believe, this is a very common issue in older men. 

Note that we said issue and not disease. Urinary incontinence is a symptom of a problem with your urinary tract or prostate.

When your kidneys make the urine, it is stored in a muscular sac, which is known as the bladder. A tube (urethra) takes the urine from your bladder, through the prostate and penis, to the outside of your body. 

There is a ring of muscles around your urethra, which is called the sphincter. When your bladder fills up with the urine, your brain sends a signal to the sphincter to stay compressed (shut) while your bladder stays undisturbed. It is a joint collaboration between your muscles and nerves that prevents the urine from leaking.

Incontinence happens when:

• Your bladder squeezes too hard or squeezes at the wrong time, and some urine leaks out.
• Your bladder doesn’t get emptied completely and there is too much urine inside the bladder.
• There is a blockage in the urethra that’s preventing the urine from coming out. 
• Your urethra muscles are weak or damaged.

Older men aged 65 or above are more prone to incontinence than younger men. So, if you are in the former category, you might be thinking that this is just a part of aging and will eventually go away.

Unfortunately, it won’t. 

That doesn’t mean there are no solutions available. By making some lifestyle choices and using male incontinence products, you can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of a leaky bladder.

Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Urinary Incontinence for Men

One of the most effective ways to combat incontinence is by changing what you are putting into your body. Here are a few simple solutions that can help your bladder become healthier:

• Stop or limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages.
• If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about alternatives. Research shows that prescription or over-the-counter opioids, sedatives, antidepressants, diuretics, diet pills, or cold medicines can aggravate urinary incontinence.
• Avoid consuming too much citrus and acidic foods, such as tomatoes, tomato ketchup, chili, lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and limes. 
• Stop indulging in spicy foods or processed snacks, they are known to irritate the bladder.
• Eat foods that are high in fiber; constipation can also result in incontinence.
• Practice pelvic floor exercises like Kegels daily.
• Maintain a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI); being overweight or obese puts extra pressure on the bladder, and thus, can cause it to leak.
• Practice double voiding when you urinate. This means urinating as much as you can, then relaxing for a couple of seconds, and then urinating again.
• Go to the bathroom at set times every day. Wear clothes that are easy to remove. Make your trajectory to your bathroom as quick and clear as possible. 

Follow these tips for a few weeks and start using bladder leakage products in the meantime. If the problem persists and you don’t see an improvement, talk to your doctor. As we said earlier, incontinence is a common issue and it can be easily cured in most cases.

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