Involuntary loss of urine during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure is called what?

Involuntary loss of urine during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure is called what?

• A. Urge incontinence
• B. Stress incontinence
• C. Overflow
• D. Functional incontinence

Answer: (B)

The scenario describes leakage that occurs when activities raise intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. This pattern is characteristic of stress incontinence, which happens when the pelvic floor or urethral support is weakened, so the urethra can’t stay closed against sudden pressure. It’s not driven by a strong urge to urinate (that would be urge incontinence), nor by incomplete bladder emptying (overflow), nor by general mobility or cognitive barriers preventing timely use of the restroom (functional). So the best term for this pattern is stress incontinence.

The scenario describes leakage that occurs when activities raise intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. This pattern is characteristic of stress incontinence, which happens when the pelvic floor or urethral support is weakened, so the urethra can’t stay closed against sudden pressure. It’s not driven by a strong urge to urinate (that would be urge incontinence), nor by incomplete bladder emptying (overflow), nor by general mobility or cognitive barriers preventing timely use of the restroom (functional). So the best term for this pattern is stress incontinence.