12 Food and Drink Triggers for Overactive Bladder

Certain foods and drinks can aggravate your symptoms if you have OAB, so here are some modifications you may want to make to your diet.

By ABush

Too Much or Too Little Fluids

Too Much or Too Little Fluids

Although this does not pertain to a drink in particular, it is important to note that consuming either too much or too little liquid during the day can irritate your overactive bladder. Too much liquid can lead to more trips to the bathroom and too little liquid can lead to infection, contrary to the idea that this might curb symptoms. Check with your doctor for the right amount for you, but experts typically recommend 6-8 glasses of water a day.  

By ABush— Last Modified: 10/03/2012, First Published: 07/12/2011