Urge Incontinence Learning Center

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Urge incontinence involves a strong, sudden need to urinate, followed by a bladder contraction, which results in leakage.

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Symptoms
Sudden and urgent need to urinate (urinary urgency; Frequent urination, in the daytime and at night; Abdominal distenti...
Causes
A person's ability to hold urine and maintain continence depends on normal function of the lower urinary tract, the kid...
Tests
A physical examination will include examination of the abdomen and rectum. Women will also have a pelvic exam. Men will...
Treatments
There are several different approaches that may be used in managing and treating urge incontinence. If evidence of infe...
Drugs
  • darifenacin
  • dicyclomine
  • flavoxate
Risk Factors
  • Benign enlargement of prostate
  • Bladder outlet obstruction
  • Elderly
Complications
Physical complications are rare, but psychosocial problems may arise, particularly if incontinence results from an inab...
Prevention
Early initiation of bladder retraining techniques may be useful in reducing the severity of symptoms.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider for an appointment if symptoms are causing you problems, if pelvic discomfort or burning...

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