disorders of urination
kidney and urinary tract disorders
Urinary Incontinence in Adults
Urinary incontinence is involuntary loss of urine. Incontinence can occur in both men and women at any age, but it is more common among women and older adults, affecting about 30% of older women and 15% of older men. Although incontinence is more common among older adults, it is not a normal part of aging. Incontinence may be sudden and temporary, as when a person is taking a medication that has a diuretic effect, or it may be long lasting (chronic). Even chronic incontinence may sometimes be successfully treated. (See also Control of Urination .) Urinary Incontinence in Children is discussed separately. 