What is a common treatment option for urge incontinence?

Urge incontinence, characterized by an involuntary loss of urine associated with a strong desire to void, is often effectively treated with anticholinergics. These medications work by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is involved in bladder contractions. By inhibiting these contractions, anticholinergics reduce the urgency and frequency of urination, helping patients manage their symptoms more effectively.

The other treatment options do not address the underlying mechanisms of urge incontinence directly. Topical steroids are typically used for inflammatory conditions and wouldn't effectively manage the bladder overactivity associated with urge incontinence. Antibiotics are specifically for treating infections and would not be useful if there is no underlying infection present. Estrogen therapy might play a role in managing urinary symptoms in postmenopausal women but does not target the specific mechanism of urge incontinence as effectively as anticholinergics. Therefore, anticholinergics remain the primary pharmacological treatment for this condition.