27th July 2023

A 73 year old woman who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is complaining of episodic urinary leakage.

A 73 year old woman who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is complaining of episodic urinary leakage. These episodes are always preceded by the sudden intense urge to use the toilet.

Given the most likely type of incontinence, what is this due to?

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