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Can Hormonal Change Cause Urge Incontinence During Ovulation?
Urge incontinence is the strong, sudden need to urinate due to bladder spasms or contractions.
Alternative Names
Overactive bladder; Detrusor instability; Detrusor hyperreflexia; Irritable bladder; Spasmodic bladder; Unstable bladder; Incontinence - urge; Bladder spasms
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A person's ability to hold urine depends on normal function of the lower urinary tract, kidneys, and nervous system. The person must also have the physical and mental ability to...
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Urge incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Overactive bladder; Detrusor instability; Detrusor hyperreflexia; Irritable bladder; Spasmodic bladder; Unstable bladder; Incontinence - urge;... Read more »
Treatment for Incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Urge Incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urge IncontinenceThe main symptom of urge incontinence (also called hyperactive, irritable, or overactive bladder) is the need to urinate frequently.... Read more »
Urge incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Overactive bladder; Detrusor instability; Detrusor hyperreflexia; Irritable bladder; Spasmodic bladder; Unstable bladder; Incontinence - urge;... Read more »
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