UrgeIncontinence
Urge incontinence, also referred to as urge incontinence or overactive bladder with urgency, is a form of urinary incontinence characterized by a sudden, strong need to urinate that is difficult to defer and often results in leakage. It can occur with or without accompanying frequent urination or nocturia (waking at night to urinate). The condition affects both men and women, and symptoms tend to increase with age.
Common symptoms include a sudden, urgent need to urinate, leakage of urine after that urge, and frequent
Causes and risk factors are diverse. Detrusor overactivity—uncontrolled bladder muscle contractions—underlies many cases. Nerve or brain
Diagnosis typically starts with a medical history and physical examination, followed by a urinalysis to exclude
Treatment often begins with conservative measures: bladder training, scheduled voiding, pelvic floor exercises, and fluid management;