Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination.
Also called: Bladder incontinence, Loss of bladder control.
Conditions associated with urinary incontinence
The following conditions have been associated with urinary incontinence in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute transverse myelitis
Acute transverse myelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alström syndrome
Alström syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy
Autosomal dominant centronuclear myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 9A
Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 9A is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations is a medical condition that may b...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms in older men....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease axonal type 2C
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2C (CMT2C) is a form of axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a central nervous system malformation characterized by caudal displacemen...
Childhood absence epilepsy
Childhood absence epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome
Cockayne syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Early-onset progressive diffuse brain atrophy-microcephaly-muscle weakness-optic atrophy syndrome
Early-onset progressive diffuse brain atrophy-microcephaly-muscle weakness-optic atrophy syndrome is a medical...
Encephalitis lethargica
Encephalitis lethargica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease II
Glycogen storage disease II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Krabbe disease
Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Kufor-Rakeb syndrome
Kufor-Rakeb syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Marchiafava-Bignami disease
Marchiafava-Bignami disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Meningioma
Meningioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Metachromatic leukodystrophy, adult form
Metachromatic leukodystrophy, adult form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Mowat-Wilson syndrome
Mowat-Wilson syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to a ZEB2 point mutation
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to a ZEB2 point mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to monosomy 2q22
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to monosomy 2q22 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Overactive Bladder
Sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate, often with frequent urination and nocturia....
PPFIA3-related neurodevelopmental disorder
A neurodevelopmental disorder caused by variation in the PPFIA3 gene. This disorder is characterised by develo...
Pan-Chung-Bellen syndrome
Pan-Chung-Bellen syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sandhoff disease
A lysosomal disorder from the GM2 gangliosidosis family, caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in the HEXB g...
Sandhoff disease, juvenile form
Sandhoff disease, juvenile form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Spastic paraplegia-severe developmental delay-epilepsy syndrome
Spastic paraplegia-severe developmental delay-epilepsy syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated ...
Spinal fast-flow vascular malformation
Spinal fast-flow vascular malformation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 42
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 42 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sporadic infantile bilateral striatal necrosis
Sporadic infantile bilateral striatal necrosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Unilateral focal polymicrogyria
Unilateral focal polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate urinary incontinence
When investigating urinary incontinence, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Free PSA
Helps distinguish prostate cancer from benign prostate conditions....
PSA Total
Screens for prostate conditions including prostate cancer and BPH....
Prostate-Specific Antigen Psa , Free-To-Total Ratio
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Prostate-Specific Antigen Psa Total Test
This blood test measures total levels of Prostate-specific antigen (PSA). PSA is used as a tumor marker for th...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Urine Culture
Identifies bacteria or yeast causing a urinary tract infection....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside urinary incontinence
Difficulty Starting Urination
Difficulty beginning to urinate, which can be a sign of an enlarged prostate or other conditions....
Frequent Urination
The need to urinate more often than usual....
Inability to Fully Empty Bladder
The feeling that the bladder is not completely empty after urinating, which can be related to prostate or blad...
Sudden Urge to Urinate
A sudden, strong need to urinate that is difficult to delay, which can be a sign of bladder irritation or over...
Waking to Urinate at Night
The need to wake up during the night to urinate, which can disrupt sleep and may be linked to bladder, prostat...
Weak Urine Stream
A weak or slow urine stream, which can be a sign of an enlarged prostate....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if urinary incontinence is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom urinary incontinence mean?
Urinary incontinence is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination.
Which conditions are associated with urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence has been reported in association with 53 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute intermittent porphyria, Acute transverse myelitis, Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation, African trypanosomiasis, Alström syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about urinary incontinence?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.