Causes[edit]. Urinary incontinence can result from both urologic and non-urologic causes. Urologic causes can be classified as either bladder ...

Symptoms. The symptoms tell you what kind of urinary incontinence you have. Not all incontinence is long term. Some causes are temporary ...

Overflow Incontinence · Weak bladder muscles · Nerve damage · Conditions that block the flow of urine, such as tumors or an enlarged prostate ...

Causes of Urinary Incontinence (UI) Overactive bladder muscles. Weakened pelvic floor muscles. Nerve damage that affects bladder control. Interstitial cystitis (chronic bladder inflammation) or other bladder conditions. A disability or limitation that makes it difficult to get to the toilet quickly. Side effects from ...

Incontinence can happen when the bladder muscles suddenly tighten and the sphincter muscles are not strong enough to pinch the urethra shut.

Stress incontinence · pregnancy and childbirth · menopause, as falling estrogen can make the muscles weaker · hysterectomy and some other ...

Urge incontinence. Urge incontinence occurs when you lose control of your bladder after experiencing a sudden and strong urge to urinate. Once that urge hits, ...

Causes of urge incontinence · drinking too much alcohol or caffeine · not drinking enough fluids – this can cause strong, concentrated urine to collect in your ...

Urge incontinence. You have a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine. You may need to urinate often, ...