title: Urge incontinence.
abstract: This article discusses the management of patients presenting with urge incontinence as the main symptom. The etiological factors, though not understood completely, are grouped into logical subsets and discussed. The incidence and the implications of urge incontinence on the quality of life of patients is considered. A summary of available treatment methods is presented in an algorithm.
authors.affiliation: Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Swami
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Abrams
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D014521:Urethra / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress; D014563:Urodynamics