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Lower urinary tract symptoms in men, age-related (including symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy) - Management
What advice should I provide about self-help resources?
- Advise that:
- The Bladder and Bowel Foundation have a helpline (telephone 01536 533 255), and provide a range of resources on their website www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org, which include:
- A booklet on coping with urgency — this can be ordered from their online shop or downloaded for printing (pdf). The booklet includes detailed information on bladder retraining.
- A Just Can't Wait toilet card to use when the need to urinate arises while out shopping or socializing. Most shops and facilities are willing to help when they are shown the card. A small donation is requested to cover costs.
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