Urinary incontinence may sometimes be caused by what medical issue?

Urinary incontinence can indeed be associated with an infected bladder, known as a urinary tract infection (UTI). When an infection occurs in the bladder, it can irritate the bladder lining, leading to symptoms such as a strong and sudden urge to urinate, increased frequency of urination, and occasionally, the inability to control urination. The inflammation caused by the infection can disrupt normal bladder function and control, resulting in episodes of involuntary leakage.

Kidney stones can cause discomfort and may affect urination, but they are not directly linked to urinary incontinence in the same way that a bladder infection can be. High blood pressure typically does not influence bladder control, and while diabetes can lead to complications affecting urination, such as neuropathy, it is not as directly correlated with urinary incontinence as an infected bladder is. Therefore, the connection between urinary incontinence and bladder infections makes this choice the most accurate in the context of the question.