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Urinary Incontinence
One of the most common treatment used to control urinary incontinence are the Kegel exercises, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel who invented them. They are a number of different exercises aiming to strengthen pelvic floor and sphincter muscles.
In the specific case of overflow incontinence, the removal of the enlarged prostate (prostatectomy) is often the only effective treatment.
Medications used in the treatment of urinary incontinence include
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