Acidic foods
Tangerines, tomatoes and carbonated drinks are all acidic foods. Acidic foods can increase bladder sensitivity.
When you have urinary tract inflammation, the lining of your bladder becomes weak and your bladder muscles become more sensitive to acidic foods.
Spicy foods
Spicy foods include chili, spicy sauce, curry and any other dish with a spicy taste.
Spicy peppers contain an active ingredient called capsaicin that creates a strong spicy taste. However, capsaicin can cause bladder irritation in some sensitive people.
If possible, maintain a gentle diet while you are recovering from urinary tract infections.
Caffein
During the treatment of urinary tract infection, you should avoid drinking morning coffee or afternoon tea. Caffeine stimulates your brain and bladder.
Consuming caffeinated drinks or foods such as coffee, tea, etc. will make you go to the toilet more often.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a diuretic, which promotes your body to produce more urine, leading to more frequent urination. Alcohol can also interact with antibiotics to treat infections.
Foods with high sodium content
Foods high in sodium will activate the nervous system, which can cause the bladder to become overactive.
Limiting your daily salt intake may help reduce urinary symptoms in people with overactive bladder and is beneficial for overall health.
Focus on a low-sodium diet. Foods high in sodium that should be avoided include sandwiches, pizza, soups, salty snacks, spices, desserts and banh mi.
