Urge incontinence is a condition that involves the sudden, strong need to urinate, followed by an involuntary loss of urine. This condition can be very distressing, embarrassing, and inconvenient for those who experience it. Some synonyms for urge incontinence include overactive bladder, detrusor instability, urge-based incontinence, and spastic bladder. Other terms used to describe this condition might include urgency incontinence, urgency-frequency syndrome, or bladder instability. People who experience urge incontinence may also describe it as a sudden need to urinate, an inability to hold urine, bladder spasms, or a loss of bladder control. Treatment options for urge incontinence may include behavioral modifications, medication, or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.