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Please explain what are some symptoms of urge incontinence?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Urge incontinence: Sudden desire to urinate, low abdominal discomfort and inability to control urination leading to leakage of urine.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Travis Bullock answered

Specializes in Urology

Urge incontinence: Overactive bladder is defined as urinary urgency (an intense need to urinate) urinary frequency (urinating more than seven times daily) and nocturia which means waking up frequently to urinate. People with overactive bladder often also have urge urinary incontinence which is a loss of urine with an intence urge to urinate that can not be postponed.

Answered 2/7/2014

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Urge Incontinence: Incontinence that is caused by a sudden urge to go and unable to make it to the bathroom is urge incontinence. Kegel and pelvic floor exercises can help with holding it in. There are many causes of urge incontinence. You should see a urogynecologist or urologist for a full work up. Further information can be found at www.voicesforpfd.org.

Answered 1/14/2015

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