Urinary incontinence Home A-Z Health Information Health Library A-Z Urinary Incontinence Overview Unintentional urination or leaking or urine is referred to as urinary incontinence. Underlying medical conditions, physical problems, childbirth, or everyday habits can contribute to urinary incontinence. Symptoms Urinary incontinence has the following symptoms:Inadvertent leaking of urineAccidental leaking or urineBladder urgency, or the sudden, intense urge to urinateNocturnal/Night-time leaking of urineSuprapubic discomfort, or discomfort in the area below the belly button and above the pubic areaRecurrent urinary infections Diagnosis Urinary incontinence can be investigated using the following techniques:Ultrasound KUB or PVR: An ultrasound examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder or post-void residual (PVR) test that analyses the volume of urine left in the bladder after urinationUroflowmetry: An analysis of the flow, amount, and duration of urinationUrodynamic study: This is a procedure that examines how the muscles and other parts of the urinary tract participate in the storage and release of urineBladder diary maintenance: The patient keeps a diary of urination and incontinence events and discusses it with their physician Treatment Urinary incontinence can be treated in the following ways:Conservative management using medication, pelvic floor muscle exercises, and bladder trainingSurgical management based on the underlying cause for urinary incontinence