A doctor has listed 7 foods and drinks with a diuretic effect that are best avoided

04.09.2023 14:48

It happens that a person may complain of frequent urges to go "pee", but doctors may not find any diseases in him. In such a case, the patient is often said to have an overactive bladder.

In this case, you can cope with the problem by making some changes to your diet.

Urologist surgeon Mark Gadzian provided more details, writes Doctor Peter .

As the specialist noted, it is necessary to remove caffeinated drinks from the menu, they irritate the mucous membrane of the bladder. In addition, you should also give up sweet soda.

Gadzian added that alcohol also has a negative impact on the condition.

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Sugar substitutes also have diuretic properties.

If you have an overactive bladder, you should not overdo it with dairy products, especially in the evening.

Some plant products, if they contain acids, can also irritate the mucous membrane. For example, these can be apples, cranberries, persimmons, or even mint and chamomile.

Citrus fruits will also irritate the bladder.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor