Malfunctions of any part of the nervous system involved with the act or of the described structures, may lead to incontinence or involuntary loss of urine. It is found in 50 percent of hospitalized patients and 33 percent of those who live in communities across America. Its onset is sudden, and is usually caused by an underlying disease, associated conditions or medications. Urinary tract infections, diabetes or change in mental status may trigger this type of incontinence. Additionally, certain medicines commonly used to treat high blood pressure, ulcers, Parkinson's Disease or insomnia may play a part in loss of control.
Limited mobility is an overlooked factor.
If you can't move easily, and you are taking medicines that increase urination or decrease control, the likelihood of accidents may occur. There are many other causes of transient incontinence. However, if onset is sudden, you should first consider medicines or infections as possible causes. Chronic incontinence is incontinence that is continuous and is not caused by medicines or acute illness. The major types of chronic incontinence are urge, stress and overflow.