There are three different types of chronic urinary incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence: is when you don’t feel the urge to urinate but leak urine due to moderate abdominal muscle contractions such as laughing and sneezing. Overactive bladder is when you feel a sudden urge to urinate and experience leaking before reaching the bathroom. This can happen even when the bladder isn’t full. Acute urinary incontinence is due to a urinary tract infection or kidney disease and can be resolved when the infection is treated.