Incontinence, urge
A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscular wall of the bladder causing urinary urgency, an immediate unstoppable urge to urinate.
It is a form of urinary incontinence (the unintentional loss of urine) and affects about 1 in 11 adults, particularly older adults.
Treatment may include pelvic muscle strengthening, behavioral therapy, and medications.
Also called overactive bladder