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There are five main types of bladder weakness. It may help you to understand a little more about each of them.

Stress
Is the involuntary loss of a small amount of urine as a result of exertion, for example: lifting, coughing, sneezing, exercising or even laughing.
It is sometimes seen in men after prostatic surgery but is more common in women occurring at any age, especially after childbirth or during menopause.

Urge
As the name suggests, urge incontinence involves the strong desire to urinate. This is socially restrictive and there is the constant worry of needing to be close to a lavatory at all times.

Reflex
This form of incontinence is characterised by the spontaneous emptying of the bladder. It is commonly the result of neurological disease or spinal trauma.

Overflow
Here, the flow of urine from the bladder is restricted so that it is never fully emptied and may lead to dribbling after leaving the lavatory. It is more common amongst men with an enlarged prostate, but may also be experienced after an operation or injury affecting the local nerve supply.

Functional
This is the result of a physical, mental or environmental problem that affects a person's ability to reach or use the toilet. This may be due to poor mobility, loss of vision, limited dexterity, loss of memory, dementia or even poor building design. Addressing the underlying cause often results in resolution.