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A member asked:

Does tea inflame the bladder?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Shouldn't: But caffeine can irritate bladder and make you urinate more often.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/27/2015

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Respected,My problem is that as soon as I get up from the toilet, I feel like going to the toilet again, if I drink tea, lemonade, the bladder is full and I urgently need to go to the toilet.Urine culture OK,please for advice,medicine,tea. Thank you?

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Just drunk quite a few cups of tea now bladder hurts and burns abit but doesnt hurt when i wee. does this alot when drinking coffee too?

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I know caffeine in coffee is diuretic, but can it actually irritate the bladder? Received k-cup brewer as a gift. Have noticed only on days I drink a cup that I have to go more and more urgently. Caffeinated tea & other drinks don't have that effect?

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Caffeinated hot or cold tea / coffee causes right upper quadrant pain (near gall bladder/liver); very light throbbing pain.. 2 out of 10. Why?!

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Last yeah i had major problems with bladder inflammation, that now seems to return. Do you have any good tips what to do?

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