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Urinary Incontinence in Men


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What Increases Your Risk

Many things have been associated with an increased risk of urinary incontinence in men. Incontinence may be the result of various health conditions or medical treatments, or it could be caused by family history or lifestyle. In some men, things from more than one of the lists below can combine to cause incontinence.

Physical conditions or lifestyle factors that may make urinary incontinence more likely include:

Medicines and foods that may make urinary incontinence worse include:

  • Caffeinated and carbonated drinks, such as coffee, tea, and soda pop.
  • Alcohol beverages.
  • Prescription medicines that increase urine production, such as diuretics, or relax the bladder, such as anticholinergics and antidepressants.
  • Other prescription medicines, such as sedatives, narcotics, and calcium channel blockers.
  • Nonprescription medicines, such as diet, allergy, and cold medicines.
  • Radiation therapy or surgery for prostate cancer.

Several diseases or conditions may increase your risk of urinary incontinence, including:



Last Updated: July 8, 2010
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology


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