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**Urinate when you first get the urge. Also, go to the bathroom when you have the chance, even if you don't feel a need to urinate. | **Urinate when you first get the urge. Also, go to the bathroom when you have the chance, even if you don't feel a need to urinate. | ||
**Avoid alcohol and caffeine, especially after dinner. | **Avoid [[alcohol]] and [[caffeine]], especially after dinner. | ||
**Don't drink a lot of fluid all at once. Spread out fluids throughout the day. Avoid drinking fluids within 2 hours of bedtime. | **Don't drink a lot of fluid all at once. Spread out fluids throughout the day. Avoid drinking fluids within 2 hours of bedtime. | ||
**Try NOT to take over-the-counter cold and sinus medications that contain | **Try NOT to take over-the-counter cold and sinus medications that contain [[decongestant]]s or [[antihistamine]]s. These medications can increase BPH symptoms. | ||
**Keep warm and exercise regularly. Cold weather and lack of physical activity may worsen symptoms. | **Keep warm and exercise regularly. Cold weather and lack of physical activity may worsen symptoms. | ||
**Learn and perform Kegel exercises (pelvic strengthening exercises). | **Learn and perform Kegel exercises (pelvic strengthening exercises). | ||
**Reduce stress. Nervousness and tension can lead to more frequent urination. | **Reduce stress. Nervousness and tension can lead to more frequent [[urination]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Secondary Prevention
- For mild symptoms:
- Urinate when you first get the urge. Also, go to the bathroom when you have the chance, even if you don't feel a need to urinate.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine, especially after dinner.
- Don't drink a lot of fluid all at once. Spread out fluids throughout the day. Avoid drinking fluids within 2 hours of bedtime.
- Try NOT to take over-the-counter cold and sinus medications that contain decongestants or antihistamines. These medications can increase BPH symptoms.
- Keep warm and exercise regularly. Cold weather and lack of physical activity may worsen symptoms.
- Learn and perform Kegel exercises (pelvic strengthening exercises).
- Reduce stress. Nervousness and tension can lead to more frequent urination.