Drink 1.5—2L fluid/day
Drinks that can irritate the bladder:
- Bladder and Bowel Service
- Drinking for a healthy bladder
- Caffeinated tea and coffee
- Hot chocolate
- Acidic fruit juice (Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit)
- Fizzy drinks (Including caffeinated energy drinks)
- Alcohol
- Green tea
Drinks that don’t irritate the bladder:
- Decaffeinated tea and coffee
- Water
- Herbal tea
- Red bush tea
- Remember to gradually switch to decaffeinated tea and coffee
- Non-Aacidic fruit juice (Apple, Pineapple)
- Diluted squash and cordial (not blackcurrant)
Avoid sugar sweeteners with aspartame such as Hermesetas, Nutrasweet and Canderel.
Remember to gradually switch to decaffeinated tea and coffee.
