Incontinence is the loss of bowel or bladder control. It is important to know that incontinence is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition.
Incontinence can become a devastating medical, social and psychological problem.
It is not a normal part of aging, and affects both men and women of all ages. Urge incontinence - the accidental loss of urine associated with an overwhelming desire to use the toilet and the inability to reach the restroom in time. Overflow incontinence - caused when the bladder does not empty properly and urine spills over. Mixed incontinence - experiencing more than one type of incontinence at the same time. Loss of bladder control can be hard to talk about, even with your doctor.