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Soda and Incontinence
March 22, 2009 |
You may want to put down that can of soda and pick up that glass of water. New studies
show that more people are having bladder problems due to the high amount of sodas
and other sugary drinks they are putting into their bodies.
Dr. Carolyn Langford, a urological surgeon on the medical
staff of Lee Memorial Health System says, “Coffee, diet sodas, sugar substitutes, those are all bladder
irritants.”
Among the biggest problems: urinary incontinence. That’s when urine releases accidentally
while coughing, laughing, sneezing, even exercising. While in the past it has been
associated with older Americans, younger adults, especially women, are having to
deal with the problem.
“Well, the beginning signs can occur right after child-bearing years.
It depends
on what type of incontinence you are talking about,” says Dr. Langford. One way
to monitor the situation is to keep a drink diary: jot down what kind of beverages
you take in and see
if there’s a pattern. Your doctor can then help you with the
best treatment methods. Treatments can very from simple muscle exercises to surgery,
depending on the individual case.
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