The following are the most common symptoms of urinary incontinence. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

• Inability to urinate
• Pain related to filling the bladder and/or pain related to urination without a proven bladder infection
• Progressive weakness of the urinary stream with or without a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• An increased rate of urination without a proven bladder infection
• Needing to rush to the restroom and/or losing urine if you do not get to the restroom in time
• Abnormal urination or changes in urination related to a nervous system
• Abnormality, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis
• Leakage of urine that prevents activities
• Leakage of urine that began or continued after surgery
• Leakage of urine that causes embarrassment
• Frequent bladder infections

The symptoms of urinary incontinence may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.