People with this type usually have the sensation that they are about to lose urine and try to get to the bathroom quickly before they leak. Typically, they will try to void frequently to keep the bladder empty. In comparison to stress incontinence, these patients will leak a larger volume of urine with each episode, and usually will not be able to just use a panty-liner for protection. Because of the embarrassment of suddenly wetting themselves, they will avoid social gatherings and, with time, may become depressed. Not uncommonly there is a history of late bed wetting as a child.
Urge incontinence is caused by abnormal contractions of the bladder.
These contractions occur when they are not supposed to.