This easy-to-understand book is your complete guide to successfully managing bladder and bowel problems. It explains the causes of incontinence and what you can do to relieve your symptoms and enjoy a better quality of life.Whether you've recently been bothered by incontinence or you've lived with it for many years, you'll find information inside to improve your condition. Behavioral and lifestyle changes, medications, medical devices, and surgery are discussed in detail. You'll also find a variety of practical tips for dealing with common issues such as how to find the right doctor, foods and beverages that can irritate your bladder and bowel, medications that may aggravate symptoms, leakage during exercise or sexual intercourse, skin care, and^ more. The advice comes from Mayo Clinic experts who specialize in treating people with incontinence. Book jacket.