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“Giggle incontinence” refers to bladder leakage provoked by a fit of laughter. Leakage usually occurs in large amounts, and often results in the complete emptying of the bladder. With giggle incontinence, laughter causes the detrusor muscle (found in the wall of the bladder) to contract when it shouldn’t, resulting in involuntary urination.
Giggle incontinence is typically seen in children and is more common in girls than in boys, particularly in girls aged between 7 and 14. The severity of the condition depends on the individual, with some children experiencing only a partial emptying of the bladder, while others’ empty completely. Giggle incontinence usually improves with age, although some cases do continue into adulthood.