Incontinence occurs when the normal process of storing and passing urine or faecal matter is disrupted. This can happen for a number of reasons, and certain factors may also increase your chance of developing urinary incontinence or faecal incontinence. You can read more about

Some of the possible causes will lead to short-term urinary incontinence, while others may cause a long-term problem. If the cause can be treated, this may cure your incontinence, read more about causes of incontinence in our help and advice section.