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Etiology

Symptom Description of urine loss Likely DIagnosis Etiology
Sudden urge to void Large volumes Urge incontinence

CVA

Parkinson's’ disease

UTI

Loss with cough/laugh Leakage with increased abdominal pressure Stress incontinence

Pelvic floor laxity

Urethral support defect

Continuous leakage Dribbling Overflow incontinence

BPH

autonomic neuropathy

meds

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