10 Causes of Bladder Pain
Cause #3: Medication, Food, and Beverage
There are some medications, foods, and beverages that can cause bladder spasms resulting in bladder pain, leakage, and discomfort. Some medications that can cause bladder spasms include a chemotherapy drug known as valrubicin, a diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide, and bethanechol.
Foods that are citrusy, spicy, acidic, or contain chemicals (preservatives) and food additives may also cause irritation of the bladder lining leading to bladder spasms. Examples include artificial sweeteners, alcohol, caffeinated beverages, pickled foods, chocolate, citrus foods or beverages, and tomatoes.
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