Urgent urination describes an overwhelming need to get to a restroom immediately. It may be accompanied by pain or discomfort in the bladder or urinary tract. You may have urgent urination issues if you sometimes can't make it to the bathroom in time or if the urge to urinate comes on very suddenly.

What does urinary urgency feel like?

If you have an overactive bladder, you may: Feel a sudden urge to urinate that's difficult to control. Experience unintentional loss of urine immediately after an urgent need to urinate (urgency incontinence) Urinate frequently, usually eight or more times in 24 hours.

What is urine urgency?

Urgent urination is a sudden, strong need to urinate. This causes a discomfort in your bladder. Urgent urination makes it difficult to delay using the toilet. A frequent need to urinate at night is called nocturia. Most people can sleep for 6 to 8 hours without having to urinate.