At 85-years-old, Elizabeth has recently begun to lose control of her bladder, which has led to several embarrassing situations when she has been out with friends. Elizabeth is suffering from
A) Crohn's disease.
B) irritable bowel syndrome.
C) incontinence.
D) hormonal enuresis.

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Incontinence is the loss of control over bowel or bladder function. In this case, Elizabeth specifically mentions losing control of her bladder, indicating she is suffering from urinary incontinence. The other options, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and hormonal enuresis, do not match her symptoms.

At 85-Years-Old, Elizabeth Has Recently Begun to Lose Control of Her