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| THE MORE YOU KNOW... |
| All ages. All walks of life. Urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control with urine leakage, happens for a variety of reasons. Stress, urge, mixed, overflow, and reflex are the five main categories of incontinence. |
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Of course, your first step is to see your healthcare professional for a clear-cut diagnosis. The better prepared you are, the quicker you will find the most effective treatment. For your convenience, we have provided you with a sample bladder diary  (82 KB - 1 page) to bring to your appointment that helps keep track of frequency and amount of urine leakage. |
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| Type of Urinary Incontinence |
Common Symptoms |
Common Causes |
| Stress |
Urine loss during activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting. |
Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, pelvic radiation, surgical trauma. |
| Urge |
A sudden need to urinate, occasionally with large volume urine loss. Urgency can also exist without incontinence. |
May be associated with pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, pelvic trauma, or neurologic condition such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. |
| Mixed |
Combination of stress and urge forms. |
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| Overflow |
A frequent dribble of urine as a result of inefficient bladder emptying. Symptoms are similar to stress incontinence. |
Many causes such as spinal cord injury, diabetes, neurological damage, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, enlarged prostate. |
| Reflex |
Urine loss not associated with any pathology or problem in the urinary system. |
Associated with physical or cognitive impairment such as immobility, Alzheimer's disease, or head injury. |
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