What is a common feature of urge incontinence?

Urge incontinence is characterized by a sudden and intense urge to urinate that makes it difficult for individuals to control their bladder. One of the hallmark features is indeed the inability to reach the bathroom in time, as the overwhelming urgency can lead to involuntary leakage before the individual can get to a toilet. This urgency may be accompanied by a frequent need to urinate, resulting in situations where individuals may find themselves using the bathroom much more often than average.

Additionally, while not as defining as the urge and urgency primarily associated with urge incontinence, some individuals may experience leakage during physical activity, although this is more typically tied to stress incontinence. However, in the context of urge incontinence, the involuntary leakage can occur irrespective of physical activity due to the overwhelming urge itself.

Thus, the presence of all these features—difficulty reaching the bathroom in time due to a strong urge, frequent urination, and potential leakage during various circumstances—comes together to represent the complex set of symptoms that can define urge incontinence. This holistic view of symptoms supports the conclusion that all these aspects are commonly associated with this specific disorder.