Urinary incontinence is the loss of voluntary bladder control
that can lead to urine leakage. Incontinence can be temporary or
long-lasting. It is a symptom, not a condition. The causes may
vary with the type of incontinence. The leakage may be caused
by: This is also known as overactive bladder. It may be caused
by: This occurs when the bladder will not empty. The urine
builds up and overflows. This leads to leaking of urine. It may
be caused by: - Prostate enlargement - Bladder that is blocked,
such as by a scar in the urethra (stricture) - Fecal impaction
putting pressure on the urethra - Drugs (such as
antidepressants, hypnotics, antipsychotics, beta-blockers,
antihistamines, calcium channel blockers) - Vitamin B12
deficiency - Weak bladder muscles - Nerve damage This is when
you have normal bladder control, but you are unable to reach the
toilet in time. It may be a result of a condition like severe
arthritis. Drugs that cause confusion or sedation can also lead
to functional incontinence. There may be s