Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence is characterized by involuntary voiding within a few seconds
to minutes after the need to urinate is sensed. If the person is mobile
enough, the symptom may be of urinary urgency without incontinence. The amount of
urine leaked is usually moderate to large, and nocturnal symptoms are common.
The is usually low. Urge incontinence is probably the most common type of
incontinence in the elderly. It may be exacerbated if mobility is poor or if the
environment or patient's clothing do not allow quick access to toileting. It is
generally caused by an overactive detrusor muscle. Urge incontinence may occur
with incomplete emptying of the bladder, a syndrome called (DHIC).