Practical advice

Your doctor is the best person to give you advise about treatment and control of urine loss. However, follow some of our tips to help prevent urinary incontinence and improve your quality of life.

		Use ProtechDry®. The only cotton underwear specially designed for urine loss, ultra-absorbent, non-odorous and washable.
		Whenever you observe any symptoms of urinary incontinence, be sure to consult your doctor.
		Keep a healthy weight and a healthy diet
		Have an active lifestyle with regular physical exercise.
		Avoid drinking large amounts of fluids in short periods of time.
		Reduce liquid intake at night.
		Avoid alcohol, coffee, fizzy drinks and citrus fruits.
		Prevent urinary infections and maintain proper hygiene.
		Do not take medicines without a doctor’s prescription.
		Tone up your pelvic muscles through exercise guided by a health professional.
		Train the bladder through contraction and relaxation exercises, guided by a health professional.
		Choose clothes that are easy to handle for easier trips to the toilet.
		Try not to hold urine for long periods and always try to locate a toilet when you are away from home.
		Fight and control anxiety.
		Do not smoke.
		Prevent constipation.