Urge Incontinence in Women
Signs and Symptoms
The main symptom is loss of urine associated with a sudden, strong desire to urinate that cannot be postponed. Women may describe mounting pressure or sudden loss of urine in a rush to reach the toilet. Often, this occurs with certain triggering events, such as fumbling with the keys to open the front door, the sound or sensation of running water on the hands, or exposure to sudden cold.
Other symptoms include a need to urinate frequently and waking often during the night to urinate.
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