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Types of fluids that can irritate your bladder

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)

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Page last reviewed: March 14, 2025
Next review due: March 14, 2026

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