Urge incontinence

Urge incontinence
A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscular wall of the bladder causing urinary urgency, an immediate unstoppable urge to urinate. It is a form of urinary incontinence (the unintentional loss of urine) and affects about 1 in 11 adults, particularly older adults. Treatment may include pelvic muscle strengthening, behavioral therapy, and medications. Also called overactive bladder.

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urge incontinence 'ərj- n involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder when a sudden strong need to urinate is felt compare stress incontinence

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urgency incontinence urinary or fecal incontinence preceded by a sudden, uncontrollable impulse to evacuate. See also urgency.

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