Food and drinks which can irritate the bladder
- Tea
- Coffee
- Hot chocolate
- Green tea (high in caffeine)
- Blackcurrant juice
- Citrus fruit and juices (for example, orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime and tangerine)
- Tomatoes
- Cola and other fizzy drinks
- Alcohol
Drinks which don’t irritate the bladder
- Water
- Milk
- Decaffeinated coffee
- Decaffeinated tea
- Herbal teas
- Milk shakes
- Diluted fruit juice (cranberry is recommended)
Page last reviewed: November 12, 2024
Next review due: November 12, 2025
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