There are several types on incontinence:
Urge Incontinence
Urge Incontinence is caused by an overactive bladder that empties without your
permission. This type of incontinence usually occurs when you feel a sudden,
strong urge to urinate but fail to make it to the bathroom without leaking. You may also
urinate frequently and lose moderate to large amounts of urine when you leak.
Stress Incontinence
Stress Incontinence is usually caused by weak pelvic floor muscles which is often
the result of childbirth. This type of incontinence usually occurs when you leak
urine during coughing, sneezing, exercising, or other movements.
Overflow Incontinence
Overflow Incontinence occurs when the bladder fails to empty completely. This type
of incontinence usually occurs when you lose small amounts of urine throughout the
day and night, or when you get up often during the night to urinate. You may also
feel like you have to empty your bladder but can't, or you may spend a long time in the
bathroom, but produce only a weak, dribbling stream of urine.
