What are bladder irritants?

What are bladder irritants?
I discuss a few of the major bladder irritants that sometimes cause people to have symptoms like urinary frequency, or going to the bathroom very often, or urinary urgency, having a strong desire to rush to the bathroom.
00:49 - Caffeine
04:59 - Alcohol
06:29 - Carbonated Beverages
06:48 - Artificial Sweetners
07:07 - Spicy Foods/Acidic Foods
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[@dddoda]

Dr. Malik, you are the best! I am now 78 years old and have been drinking cokes since I was about 5 years old. I guess I built up a tolerance for the irritants, until about 5 years ago. I think my old body is just not up to it anymore, and now the carbonated water and caffeine have become irritants to my bladder. When I stand up after writing this comment, I might likely need to head to the bathroom to urinate as I have been here for 15-20 minutes. As long as I sit here I am okay, but once I stand up the old bladder plops down I guess from where it was in the sitting position and sets off the alarm. If I had been standing the whole time, I would likely not need to go for an hour or two or three. I did try giving up my beloved caffeined cokes a few months ago, and did notice the difference almost immediately. Some years back Coke and Pepsi had regular decaffeinated cokes and they were great. Then they decided I was their only customer and so quit producing them. I tried the diet ones, but my stomach cannot tolerate those sacharins or sugar substitutes, which bloated my stomach to the point I looked like I swallowed a basketball. So all that is left is ice water, which I am working on, and sneaking in a coke or two.😎

[@sundancer7381]

Same here. I had drunk tea my whole life.....and suddenly the 5 cups of tea per day - my body just won't tolerate. I can have 1 cup of tea in the morning with a fairly large breakfast - otherwise, it irritates the bladder. Iced water is great; with meals and before each meal as well. I'm about your age. Green tea is less irritating. Considered that?

[@BydoEmpire73]

Carbonated water was the killer for me. Pelligrino, St. Croix, etc - cutting those out entirely made a night and day difference.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Everything is an irritant , citrus juices , tea , coffee , FD&C food colourings , medications , stress , motion , spices ... the list goes on . Great videos Doctor Malik .

[@ppumpkin3282]

My wife.

[@exyourbook]

​@@ppumpkin3282😂

[@80sidd]

Smoking

[@lenorapalminteri1002]

I don't understand this entire concept! By the time the liquid or food you drink or eat reaches that region, it's not the original substance consumed! It's has to go through your digestive tract, bloodstream, and finally your kidneys that turn everything into urine. Now, I could understand certain drinks or foods that irritate the stomach lining.

[@damianwhite504]

@@80sidd Yes. I found that out the hard, and painful way

[@NikaHollywood]

When I went to the doctor for OAB, he asked how many cups of coffee I drink, I told him that was the wrong question, it should be how many POTS of coffee do I drink. LOL

[@lenorapalminteri1002]

NikaHollywood, LOL! I love coffee, but "pots"?!

[@deanbrunton4377]

I love Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. I’m myself from Toronto, but my Dad’s from the Syracuse area. Loved the Buffalo and Tim Horton’s plugs!

[@RenaMalikMD]

Thanks!! I love Toronto too!

[@normanhuefner9048]

Avoided carbonated sugar-free drinks last night and had my best nights sleep in months. Only got up once!

[@mikecarbone828]

Salutations, Dr. Malik! Thank you for sharing this information! It is so awesome that we have such a resource as this, especially for those that would not be getting this information any other way! Thank you for posting these videos and keeping us informed! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨

[@rajendramaharaj650]

Love your videos please keep making them thanks for help us

[@sarahkins17]

Thank you for this video. Caffeine as of lately has been irritating my bladder like HELL! It makes me pee so frequently but most of all it makes my bladder feel SORE and achey. I have sadly had to put a stop to any drinks with caffeine.

[@ErikaLaGrande]

I started drinking an 8 oz glass of water BEFORE I have coffee. It really helps. I had to stop drinking alcohol.

[@ziaqatkhan8985]

@sarahkins I have de same problem as u write what is salutation?

[@lenorapalminteri1002]

I don't pay it any mind! I drink and eat what I like, and don't care about what a "cranky" organ has to say! It acts like a tempermental, spoiled brat! Besides, I doubt it very much if drinking two mugs of black coffee a day causes any problems! LOL!

[@jdwyer57]

Just heard you say you're from Buffalo, I grew up in Lockport. You're right Tim Hortons is great coffee I truly miss it.

[@1romcat]

Doc, can you do a video on adult diapers? And address bladder infections caused by wet diapers including in males. Been a problem. Thanks.

[@offthechainfitness]

I had to swap my 2nd coffee to decaf and my urgency dropped significantly, I’m grateful for still being able to have a normal morning cappuccino.

[@filmic1]

Re, Caffeine: In our undergraduate Organic II lab we were given Caffeine samples from tea and coffee. We had to titrate the solution to determine the unit wt of caffeine from each sample. We weren't told the brand. My samples yielded MORE caffeine/vol for the tea. That was a shocker. My English parents were addicted to tea, and it had to be prepared just right!

[@unclemony5939]

Thanks so much for the information Doc. may the Lord bless you.

[@RenaMalikMD]

Thank you for watching!

[@alicewyan]

This was interesting! One thing I remember is when starting SSRIs, taking them was like drinking two cups of coffee, so many bathroom trips at first!

[@RenaMalikMD]

Thanks for watching!

[@shad6519]

I was told I have strictures and urethal Stenosis. Thanks

[@1943673]

Does constipation irritate the bladder?

[@jimgam730]

How about water? I seem to go a lot whenever I drink a lot of water. I understand those other drinks but water affects me the same way.

[@HJC1950]

Thank you for the video. I have gradually figured out that I am very sensitive to bladder irritants. I am a male senior. If I get into the bladder irritants too much I have a very bad side effect - at three a.m. or so when I get up to empty my bladder, I have an extremely difficult time. It can literally take me an hour or more to finally empty my bladder. If I strictly avoid bladder irritants I don't have this problem. I have an enlarged prostate and had surgery to relieve some of those symptoms. Orange juice is another bladder irritant and I can verify that spicy foods definitely are. I can't drown my troubles because alcohol is another irritant.

[@ramsareit]

there is a nerve that goes from the bottom of your foot (inner, top of heal). I massaged that area in my foot, and all the pain went away, and I am still waking p but have zero pain at night and am ok in the day......but darn I still wake up. Look at a "reflexology" chart of the foot...locate the bladder and really push hard into it...I found results right away...i write this from love....hope it helps! Some people use "tens" stimulus on this 'nerve' that runs along the tibia...but the nerve starts in the heal.

[@moniemone1062]

Great information! I have been going crazy wondering why am I urinating so dam much .

[@asia.kurenai]

very informative, you’re so pretty!

[@RenaMalikMD]

Thanks!

[@abrahamlugo9582]

I'm researching ways to treat incontinence and discovered a fantastic website at Nilah Control Plan (google it if you're interested)

[@Skistoy]

I have been finding your video's very informative, hence why I subscribed. But now I find you even more interesting since I just learned you are from Buffalo and love the Timmy Ho ! Keep up the great work you are doing. You answer many questions I'm sure most are afraid to ask.

[@shaleengeorge1410]

I don't drink a much cup of coffee but usually i take only a one cup of coffee /tea in morning ,afternoon and sometimes in night.

[@gek421]

Would you do an information video on interstitial cystitis?

[@RenaMalikMD]

I will try to

[@gek421]

@@RenaMalikMD thank you!

[@leonardolopez7546]

Great video. Very informative. I really enjoy your videos, they're of great quality. Keep it up.

[@RenaMalikMD]

Thank you!!

[@JordanS-ww4eu]

@@RenaMalikMDyou’re my best friend I really like you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JordanS-ww4eu]

@@RenaMalikMDyou’re very pretty

[@hasenjay1352]

So simply so descent advice.

[@starbuzzin]

Hi Rena, I get burning sensation in my bladder. Don’t know why it happens. (Have Normal urination) Plz advise which foods to avoid? How to get relief from the bladder burning sensation. Thanks.

[@sylviaann3822]

Hi there, I realize your post is from a long time ago but if you see this, I have the same issue with the burning bladder sensation - which only makes the urgency worse when those pain "flares" come on suddenly (Which is a few times a day on a good day)!!! And I have to be sitting when I get that sudden burning and seriously focused on holding in my pee during those burning flares before it passes and I can "safely" make a run to the bathroom without leakage! It's always stressful.. 😓 Did you end up getting help with the burning bladder issue and if so, what worked for you?? (P.s. In case anyone is wondering, it's not a UTI... That was the first thing the doctor checked for - Then told me to just practice doing Kegels.. Which doesn't really help the issue!) Any advice on this would be appreciated!! 😅

[@starbuzzin]

@@sylviaann3822 HiI, Luckily took some Unani/ Ayurvedic treatment for a couple of months and it did wonders. No sensation anymore. Thank God !

[@eraypetro]

Thank you for the informative videos Dr. Malik!

[@crohnscroonerandcats8072]

Cool! I was born in Buffalo and have family there. Thank goodness I can't do caffeine cos I have Crohn's Disease that no one seems to be able to treat decently. Struggling with bladder issues now.

[@christophercoupe5006]

I think the book 'Grain Brain' by Dr David Purlmuter may help with your Crohns. It covers GI system irritants like glutten etc & how to make it healthy.

[@azizullahzeerak6454]

Hi hope you are doing well my question is I have urine inconistency and frequently going to urinate in one single day. In winter my problem increases dut to cold weather. I also love green tea and drink often.

[@listonshaw454]

Doctor, Thanks for the amazing, informative videos. And thanks for the mention of Tim Hortons, eh!

[@stuffy321]

Thank you for all this valuable info! Your the best!

[@atre7956]

Your videos are very informative, and also you are very pretty.

[@908Dannyboy]

I was drinking 8-9 cups of a coffee a day for about 10 years and I could cope with the bladder issues. But last year I hit 40 and then hit a wall with it. My bladder basically called uncle and started having a lot of symptoms including post-dribble, frequent urination, and a feeling of general irritation in my pelvic region. I need to cut back to a cup or less. I had several tests of course including lab work, ultrasound and a CT Urogram and could not find anything.

[@jasonrdrunner]

Coffee F'd up my bladder bad. I still drink it only because I don't work. So 10 time to the bathroom but I love coffee! :)

[@letonove1578]

How much water do you drink every day? It seems that if you have 8-9 cups of coffee a day, there is "no place" for water or any other liquid. I had a friend who used to drink coffee and pop drinks only, almost no water at all. Later on, she got stones (kidney or gallbladder, I do not remember) and had surgery. Her partner had the same habit of drinking a lot of coffee and no water. Also had the same health issue. Now I always see them drinking water. I believe they decreased the caffeine consumption too 🤔

[@letonove1578]

I hope you will be fine soon! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@giftamenawon7887]

I noticed cosmetics(skin products,perfumes) with frangrance like limonene, linalool etc cause me to pee excessively. It’s affecting my quality of life,sleep etc.

[@frederic5974]

That's really interesting :) I knew about how caffeine and alcohol effect the bladder even though I'm relatively immune to this. But I'm a coffee junkie and I have a bladder of steel thanks to my years in school back in the days (dirty school toilets etc.) Regarding the alcohol: friends of mine always say "once you open the barrel it won't stop leaking" (something like that). When I'm with them for gaming night we drink a lot but my friends had to go to the bathroom more. I on the other hand, don't have to go as much as they do, thanks to my bladder of steel. I know, it's not healthy to hold it for too long, but I'm trained in it. And thanks again for sharing your knowledge. :)

[@foreverknight4292]

Even if you're used to holding it, please don't! I hold it often too and I hate myself for it 😂 you may already know this but it can develop a kidney stone on the long term

[@lucilaledy1305]

Thanks for the info.

[@jjjeska4224]

P😅

[@barbarahilton6091]

​@@foreverknight4292Many Thanks for your information.❤

[@breakfastfordinner2890]

Hello Rena, Ever since i had a rugby injury to my back I have had bladder problems I keep needing to go to bathroom, can you suggest any doctor in the Queensland Australia area? When I sit down for a very long period of time my bladder issues get worse.

[@sallyd7551]

Dr, can u say something about incomplete urination and if there is a cure

[@hannaptasznik2907]

How about Apple Cider Vinegar?

[@colleenventi8170]

I grew up in Buffalo too! Thanks for the great videos!

[@Hawaiian80882]

Doc, thank-you bunches, very informative!

[@franklinj1038]

Good stuff Rena Have a Happy New Year luv! ✌️🥂🌹

[@peterwho9380]

Yes I'm one of those very sensitive to coffee. By just having one coffee a day I can be urinating 8-12 times a day which isn't good for you!

[@dennisalexis4198]

That's a good topic Rena Thanks for the information 👍👌👌

[@johnjp5883]

Unfortunately decaf, I understand is no better, because of it's acidity.

[@SwTJoEPiNoY408]

What about sparkling water?

[@shaleengeorge1410]

Hey i have a problem of urine incontinence not from now but it's from age 12year and still i have it and also have a bed wetting issue now im really confuse what should i do..

[@gardensofthegods]

Did you ever go to a doctor and get that looked into to find out what is going on ? And if so what was the remedy and can you tell us about it

[@asparx3748]

@Rena Malik Thanks for your informative presentation. I hope enough people appreciate it to keep your interest.

[@calimama2874]

I have had overactive bladder since I was a kid. Is that common?

[@gardensofthegods]

But have you had your kidneys checked because it could be that you actually have hyperactive or overactive kidneys

[@calimama2874]

@@gardensofthegods I haven't. At least not that I remember. My issues haven't been as bad as they have been in the past. I'm not sure why. Seems like I have "flare ups" sometimes.

[@MamaHuggz]

You mentioned two of the artificial sweeteners as irritants, is there any information on whether sucralose (splenda) also acts as an irritant? Are there any sweeteners that are not an irritant? I'm diabetic so I have to watch everything. I was never a coffee drinker, I recently cut soda out again, non-smoker, no alcohol, so the only irritant mentioned that was relevant to me was the artificial sweeteners - I think

[@freemanmt]

vitamin c , apple cider vinegar, silica as horse tail or silica as fillers for tablets check all that if you take any.

[@eb6195]

My experience is only small amounts of stevia or monk fruit work for me. Sucralose makes my hands & feet itch. Erythritol for me causes stomach and intestinal upset

[@shad6519]

I Never drink coffee but I drink tea and TURMERIC MILK AND BOTH OF IT MAKES MY SYMPTOMS WORSE. Please help. Thanks 🙏

[@erniewelch12]

great video. Question, does acid body pH create Bladder irritation? Ernie

[@jimtaylor2443]

I really like your channel. I didn't know about carbonated beverages. You didn't mention tea. I drink a large decaf tea each day. I hope I am safe with it. I took Doxidozen many years, but I have found daily 5 mg Cialis works the best. A friend told me about it. Thanks for your show.

[@brandonsherfield868]

What about Red Bulls or monster? I drink one in the morning

[@jserrano316]

Thank you for all the great and informative videos. Do you think drinking a lot of coffee can dehydrate you or would it count as water intake consumption?

[@kratos_hu]

It does count as water intake. Coffee is a mild diuretic. The problem with coffee is that it can alter your feeling of thirst, therefore you might consume less water later on. Just keep a glass of water next to your coffee to remind you to sip on it during the day and you are good to go.

[@SunsetCookieCutters]

Thank you for the video, Ive been having an issue with my bladder since 2018, im 43 had 4 boys. I don’t drink coffee,I don’t drink sodas. I do drink water,sometimes apple juice. My Urologist gave me vesicare 10mg a day. It isn’t working for me anymore. I feel pelvic pressure and it feels like i have to urinate. I had 2 cystoscopys done and doctors said bladder is healthy. But i am so frustrated confused. I don’t know what to do anymore.😩 It feels like a Uti but without the irritation,only the urgency and pelvic pressure.

[@RenaMalikMD]

Hard to help you virtually, could be some prolapse? There are other options besides medication as well. I'll try to make a video on these options at some point.

[@SunsetCookieCutters]

Rena Malik, M.D. Thank you so much for your reply.

[@hitva]

I’m having the same symptoms! No kids, I’m waiting for my doctors app

[@SunsetCookieCutters]

Vanesa S hi, it has been around 3 months now that i had my IUD removed. And the bladder symptoms got better. I am still taking Vesicare. And my gyno gave me antibiotics to prevent any infection after removing IUD. I take birth control pills now. My gyno thinks it was my IUD. Hopefully your appointment goes well.🙏🏻

[@DaleSteadman]

Talking about urinating, now I need to go to the bathroom.....be right back Rena.

[@sparkythomas6354]

If it's the preservatives in carbonated beverages that irritate the bladder is it OK to drink sparkling water that you carbonate yourself?

[@1sacoyle]

I've seen mushroom coffee advertised. Any comments on it related to the bladder subject?

[@queenofcups3753]

No wonder! I have been drinking coffee heavily for years.. hope I can reverence the damage 😿 does decaf coffee still affects you negatively?

[@RenaMalikMD]

Decaf has much less caffeine but still has some so it depends on how sensitive your bladder is. Everyone is different.

[@wesm3848]

@@RenaMalikMD I drink a lot of tea, organic and caffeine free during the work day and likely 5 cups a day (8-5pm). When I need to go generally it s right away as you describe in the video but not always a lot of volume. I do drink two cups of regular coffee in the morning, but no more after that. Wondering it tea is an issue?

[@josies8616]

Thanks

[@drrettner]

I just had prostate surgery and I have to get up to pee three times a night. What's the physiological difference between a younger person who sleeps through the night and me? Do you know any solutions? I tried a condom catheter but that was a disaster. Let me know. Thanks, be well Dr Rettner

[@ervin9320]

I am 25 and I have been waking up to pee. Then it’s hard for me to sleep

[@materhorn1]

0:12 Right the situation with me, but I learned it slowly to avoid that coffee cup before the meeting. Quick question Doc. Does drinking a chocolate drink affects the bladder? Does decaf coffee provide any relief in OAB?

[@RenaMalikMD]

Chocolate does have caffeine so it can cause some irritation. Decaf has a minimal amount of caffeine so unlikely to cause bladder irritation.

[@satyenderkumar9155]

Am having frequent unrination for some time thanks for telling me its coffee....and also u are really beautiful

[@victorcardenio3995]

Yea, Buffalo!

[@dickiemoe7530]

Hey i am from Buffalo too! Love Tim Hortons.

[@analynstaisabel]

My life is not normal since i felt this disease of mine and i tried not to eat and drink those food that can irritate my bladder but still if there is no medication how can be heal..

[@tiberio1352]

Dr. Rena...could you please tell me, does your blood preassure lowers al night if you get up to pee and that causes a weak flow?...I found that with some basic exercises the flow gets stronger. Am I correct??

[@aashiqsmemes5257]

Hey mam🖤thanks for this Informative video 🖤 Can you please tell me that eating dairy products is ok? During oab?

[@justadude9110]

I drink only one cup of coffee a day but still have to urinate frequently. Why?

[@ziaqatkhan8985]

Here is de same problm

[@Ming1975]

That's why i drink mix chocolate caffee that taste like dark chocolate, when i drink just coffee it usually happens.

[@AprilLovesDIY]

Need help. I started drinking 7 wks coffee and since then been getting the most severe bladder pains and squeezing I thought it was a healthier choice. Can u tell me how to find out which coffees are better for bladder and body please

[@deepti6995]

Hello, Dr will tea be bad for bladder ?

[@jennyvinyl85]

What about caffeine pills?

[@letonove1578]

Good question, by the way 🤔👍🏻

[@WhatsCookinToday]

My wife is from Montreal, I miss getting Tim Horton!

[@patrickroach7289]

How much overactive bladder is mental? Serious question.

[@ahouat7913]

i've tried all of your recommendations and nothing worked. the one thing that worked for me is supplementing in vitamin D3 (3000~5000iu per day)， and that completely stopped my constant urge to urinate all the time!

[@paulallen9354]

I have just finished my induction round of BCG immunotherapy for bladder cancer. How long after the last treatment is it safe to have unprotected sex without any risk of transferring the TB virus? I have asked and heard opinions but none based on sound scientific study. I was curious what your knowledge is on this matter.

[@travisstover3002]

I I don’t drink coffee much I have started drinking tea and water. Soda I drink less of.

[@travisstover3002]

I have had Canadian coffee before

[@bonypp]

Thank you so much .

[@victorioguedea9504]

Coffee and latterly grape juice cramp your stomach enough to have a movement internally

[@analynstaisabel]

I am from palau and there is no urologist here but the doctor told me that maybe i have interstitial cystitis..i had overactive bladder for almost a year now and still no medication healed..im still hoping one day !that is why i came here to find some method for self medication by learning what is do's and don'ts..pls help me..doc

[@annemariebarthelmay73]

Hello Dr. Malik, I never drank any kind of soft drinks, or alcohol, but my whole life sins 10 years of age, I have been drinking one cup of coffee every morning. After one cup I cannot find the same taste in the second cup, so only one cup and I am off to the races. I tried to quit the one cup but after 3 days I got a pounding headache. Naturally I urinaid less. What to do about the Headache?

[@iamTrillion]

Keep ur assets in the cameras focus..hope u read this comment..this is for the algorithm

[@alexpal1495]

In the USA u overdo it with the teeth whitening

[@shortsdeliveries]

after a mug of coffee i feel i have to pee 4 times in a row

[@jimflanagan6029]

Thanks Doc. NJ

[@deany252]

Is sparking mineral water ok 🤔

[@rodconboy2928]

Thank you

[@Wadejm533]

Cold water makes me go a lot.

[@The_buzzer3x]

So do you drink Lukewarm water?

[@Wadejm533]

@@The_buzzer3x yes

[@ismayramudith8446]

What can I do to strengthen the bladder muscles.please do not tell me to exercise because I am doing a lot of exercise.

[@davidlush7586]

How about when you turn 70 ?

[@Just_One_Tree]

Very interesting!

[@RenaMalikMD]

Glad you think so!

[@kokobascon1019]

Good Day Doc, i have overactive bladder and my urologist prescribed me some urief and uritos for 30days. After 30 days of medication my OAB came back. Can you help me what to do? Or whats the natural medication for thia. Its affectiing my lifestyle.😩 hope you can help me. Thanks you and God Bless.

[@RenaMalikMD]

Unfortunately I'm not aware of any natural medications. You may have to continue the medications you were prescribed to continue to see the positive impact.

[@kokobascon1019]

@@RenaMalikMD Thanks a lot Doc and also for your videos. I called my Doctor today and he has same respond as you. He said to continue my medication again for 30 days. Hope this wil go away. 😩😩

[@maryjoandavid7653]

What fruit can make you pee ?

[@xemirahobbyless]

What is your opinion on beer as a household remedy for UTIs? In my family, it was definitely encouraged to drink 0,5l of wheat beer. Doesn't even have to have alcohol in it. Also, my mom would heat it up before drinking it, which I refuse 😂 What do the experts say to this "remedy"? Is there any substance to it, aside from the alcohol? Is the yeast a factor? Idk, for me it always worked 😂

[@joeschebler6236]

Rena, I know this video was from 2019, but I just wanted to say that you looked very attractive in that white top

[@markbajek2541]

Medium double, double and 10 timbits please.

[@michelfar2044]

Water melon an tea sends me to the bathroom is that normal. I eat an juice about 2 watermelons a week .

[@RenaMalikMD]

They both create a lot of urine output

[@darrellanderson7199]

How about truck drivers that drink coffee all day lol I I went to were all day long