Overactive bladder is a urological condition characterized by sudden need to urinate due to bladder spasms. In general, the ability of person to hold urine depends upon the normal function of the lower urinary tract. However, overactive bladder is a condition in which bladder become weak and stop functioning properly and person lack their ability to hold urine. Overactive bladder results into uncomfortable conditions like frequent urination, urgency with or without urge incontinence and leakage. Bladder training, pelvic exercise, medication and overactive bladder diet are some method to control bladder infection.

Certain foods and beverages are known to make the condition worsen causing inflammation, urgency and burning. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and citrus juices as they irritate the bladder. Caffeine is known to be a natural diuretic that leads to bladder spasm and causes urinary urgency. Citrus fruits like lemon, oranges, and grapefruit irritate the bladder leading to leakage of urine or urinary incontinence. Beside that, tomato-based products, spicy and acidic fruits, artificial sweeteners must not be included in overactive bladder diet as they induce the kidney to produce more urine and such that increases the amount of urine in the bladder.

By increasing fluid intake, the condition of overactive bladder can further be improved. However, many people think that limiting fluid intake will lessen the formation of urine and the condition will improve. But the fact is that inadequate amount of fluid in the body makes urine more concentrated and leads to frequent urination. In addition, inadequate hydration will leads to constipation and worsen the overactive bladder condition.

Herbs have a soothing and calming effect on bladder. You can drink herbal teas to soothe bladder wall and for decreasing burning sensation and urgency. Herbal teas containing horsetail, buchu, and cleavers are very beneficial in providing relief from overactive bladder condition.

Overactive bladder diet must include lots of fiber-rich foods like whole grain, vegetables, beans and other antioxidant rich foods like berries, green leafy vegetables, peppers, avocado, soy, banana etc. These foods help to combat inflammation and other symptoms. By maintaining an adequate food intake, incorporating cereals, whole grains, prunes in diet, exercising regularly and supplementing natural bladder control medication helps to get rid of overactive bladder.