While many people experience incontinence, it does not affect everyone in the same way. There are actually five different types of incontinence:  Stress incontinence: Any pressure on your bladder causes urine to leak out. Pressure can be anything from a sneeze to a laugh or lifting a heavy object.  Urge incontinence: This type has many uncontrollable symptoms. You may suddenly feel the need to urinate, which is quickly followed by urinating, or you feel the need to do more, even while you are sleeping. This type can be caused by an infection, diabetes, or by a neurological disorder. Overflow incontinence: The bladder does not completely empty when you use the bathroom, leaving extra urine. The excess urine will then leak out constantly.  Functional incontinence: Incontinence that comes about due to another physical disability such as arthritis that prevents you from reaching the bathroom in time.  Mixed incontinence: You have symptoms of multiple types of incontinence. Usually, you will experience stress and urge incontinence at the same time.