Urge-related incontinence is defined as urine leakage that happens shortly after or in concert with the urge sensation to void. Urge UI is caused by involuntary bladder contractions that occur as your bladder fills. With urge UI, a person may be aware of the urge sensation but will be unable to stop leakage until getting to the toilet.
Urine loss is usually in large amounts that soak underwear and even outer clothing.
An additional symptom seen very often in the elderly is nocturia , awakening at night to void, which will often disrupt sleep. This bothersome medical condition affects men and women of all ages, although it's incidence increases significantly with age. Many people find it difficult to discuss this problem with their doctor or nurse. The prevalence of overactive bladder is poorly understood. In the past, many experts believed that such voiding dysfunction symptoms as urgency and frequency were harmless and did not cause significant problems for individuals.