Question 1

what foods can i eat to help the bladder heal?

Accepted Answer

Cranberry juice: Maintaining adequate fluid intake and hydration are important.  Water is usually the fluid of choice.  In addition, cranberry juice has been shown to sterilize the urine and protect from certain types of urinary tract infections.

Question 2

does the bladder heal itself over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Our bodies as a whole usually do a great job of self-repair; as long as there is nothing to hinder the work efforts.  Examples include poor nutrition, certain disease processes, certain exogenous substances and medications.

Question 3

what is commonly used to heal over active bladder?

Accepted Answer

Overactive bladder: If urinary infection is ruled out as a cause for symptoms of urgency frequency, then  there are several treatments for overactibe bladder that can be helpful. "bladder retraining" and medications are the treatments to try first.  Botox and interstim are more invasive, more invasive and more expensive but sometimes help when simpler treatments have not.  A health care provider should be consulted.

Question 4

are there foods that will help control the bladder.

Accepted Answer

No: Bladder control is a function of the sphincter. There is no food that will improve control of the bladder sphincter. It is helpful to avoid ingestion of anything that increases urine production, such as alcoholic beverages. When the bladder is full it tends to have more urine leakage. Emptying the bladder more often will result in less bladder leakage.

Question 5

how long does it take to heal after bladder repair surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on surgery: What type of surgery did you have?

Question 6

can some foods cause bladder spasms? or so e foods make it worse or better?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: There are many foods that can irritate the bladder, making bladder spasms worse.The key foods to avoid: caffeine in coffee, tea and sodas;  alcohol; citrus and pineapple; spicy foods; chocolate; raw onions; vinegar and soy sauce; artificial sweeteners; and yes, even cranberry juice. Drink lots of water to keep your urine dilute, and add the foods back one at a time to see which ones cause spasms.

Question 7

is it possible for bladder spasms to just occur with no known origin and foods not trigger it?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Bladder spasms do have a cause, but it can often be difficult to identify. Avoiding foods on the "interstitial cystitis" list certainly can help some, but bladder muscle overactivity can have complicated neural, muscular, and inflammatory causes. Work closely with a female or neuro-urologist to continue to look for causes & to find ways to improve your symptoms. Much luck to you.

Question 8

in case if i have an over active bladder how much time it would take to heal after  i start the medicne...?

Accepted Answer

Up to 8 weeks: Overactive bladder medications may take up to 8 weeks before they start helping.

Question 9

what foods cause bladder irritation!

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Here are some well-known examples: coffee, caffeine-related beverages, alcohol, spicy foods, etc. However, the degree and variety of food incompatibility widely differ among individuals. Note: Something not agreeable with A doesn't mean it will do the same to B. So, exercise personal watch and common sense, and adjust to what body tells. Besides, practice healthy lifestyle without overindulgence.

Question 10

can eating food affect your bladder like liquid can?

Accepted Answer

Different: Foods have different liquid content. So yes.

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