It may be that you need to up your water intake, but there are other drinks which should be avoided as much as possible – alcohol, energy drinks, caffeine and even tea are all prime instigators in urge incontinence. Therefore, it would be a good idea to limit these drinks as much as possible from your diet.
Of course, there are other triggers. These can include conditions which impact your urethra such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). In addition to this, constipation can cause urge incontinence as an inability to empty the bowel properly puts pressure on your bladder, while some medications can have a side effect which triggers involuntary leakage.
Meanwhile, bladder stones can cause an obstruction leading to urge incontinence as can an enlarged prostate for men. There are causes unique to women as well – a fragile post-menopausal mucous can trigger burning and irritation, while gynaecological conditions such as prolapse or an ovarian tumour can also lead to urge incontinence.