While pelvic floor dysfunction can arise for many different reasons, there are some factors that increase the risk of developing these issues.  Taking the time to discuss these factors with patients is critical to healing and rehabilitation.  Here are the 3 topics I discuss with every patient with pelvic floor dysfunction: Are you drinking enough water?  People with incontinence often restrict fluid intake because it makes them more likely to leak or go to the bathroom more.  However, adequate hydration is important not only for overall health but because when the urine is concentrated it can be more irritating to the bladder and cause increased symptoms.  With treatment, frequency and…