What Is Painful Bladder Syndrome?
5. Which Foods and Drinks May Worsen Painful Bladder Syndrome?
Eating a healthy diet is beneficial for any medical condition as it helps your body to maintain equilibrium; however, many healthy foods can worsen PBS symptoms. Tomatoes and products made from tomato paste, like spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, and ketchup, may put your bladder through days of discomfort.
Alcohol, while it may make you forget your pain for a short amount of time, is hard on an already sore bladder. The same goes for spicy foods, citrus, caffeine, and, unfortunately, chocolate. Your food triggers may not be on this list, but if you keep careful notes of what you eat and when your symptoms flare, you can deduce what the culprits are and make a plan for avoidance.
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