Is urinary incontinence common in men? Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. Urinary incontinence is not a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition, and this underlying problem causes loss of bladder control. Both men and women experience urinary incontinence. The number of people who develop urinary incontinence increases with age. This is especially true for men. Older men are at greater risk of experiencing urinary incontinence than younger men. It is estimated that 11 to 34 percent of older men have some form of urinary incontinence. Two to 11 percent of adult men experience urinary incontinence symptoms every day. Some men may develop more than one type of incontinence. What are the symptoms of urinary incontinence in men? Urinary incontinence is a symptom of another condition or problem. Some types of involuntary leakage of urine can cause symptoms in addition to leaking urine. These types of urinary incontinence and symptoms include: Urge incontinence. It manifests as a sudden, urgent need to urinate, followed by a random leakage of urine; Stress incontinence. Involuntary discharge of varying amounts of urine during physical exertion or activity; Overflow incontinence. Leakage of urine due to overfilling of the bladder; Functional incontinence. It is observed in case of dementia, impaired consciousness and other neurological causes; Transient incontinence. It often occurs as a result of a temporary condition, such as a urinary tract infection. This could be a side effect of medication or another health problem; Mixed incontinence. Incontinence that falls into two or more of the above categories Men and women experience very similar urinary incontinence symptoms. All symptoms indicate a problem with bladder control and leakage of urine. What are the causes of urinary incontinence in men? Finding the underlying cause of involuntary leakage of urine is necessary to begin treatment. Conditions that often cause involuntary leakage of urine in men include: Chronic cough; Constipation; Obesity; Bladder or urinary tract infections; Obstruction of the urinary tract; Weak pelvic floor or bladder muscles; Bladder sphincter muscle weakness; Nerve damage; Enlarged prostate; Prostate cancer; Neurological disorders that can interfere with bladder control Other lifestyle factors that can lead to urinary incontinence in men include: Smoking; Drinking; Lack of physical activity References: 1. Healthline. Male Incontinence: What You Should Know 2. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Bladder control problems in men (urinary incontinence) 3. Mayo Clinic Staff. Urinary incontinence