Urinary incontinence is a medical term for any condition characterized by involuntary urine leakage.
When the bladder is functioning normally, it does not empty without your awareness and control. This is a common problem in all age groups, but it is especially a source of difficulty for older adults. Approximately 1 in 10 adults aged 65 or older experience some form of urinary incontinence, ranging in severity from mild to severe, and affecting more women than men. If you are troubled by involuntary urine leakage, you should see a doctor. The most common kind of urinary incontinence in women is stress incontinence, in which urine leaks during lifting, exercise, coughing, sneezing, or laughing.