The urinary tract is designed that the kidneys would filter wastes from the blood, with the waste products in the form of urine transported into the bladder where it is stored, albeit temporarily before signals are sent to the brain that the bladder is filled with urine and urine is subsequently passed out of the body....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
However, in those with urge incontinence, such people may have a sudden urge to urinate and in some cases, such people may also experience involuntary leakage of urine wherever and whenever they feel the urge to urinate. While the condition is not a disease, it is often an indicator of an underlying problem.
This condition is caused when there are abnormal bladder contractions due to the failure of sphincters – which are the strong muscles that control the flow of urine from the bladder – to perform effectively. As a result, the muscles of an overactive bladder contract with so much force that it overrides the sphincter muscles of the urethra, thereby leading to leakage of urine.
Some of the common causal factors that can make the bladder experience abnormal contractions include damage of bladder muscles by diseases such as diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease; irritation of the bladder; and damage to the spinal cord. In many cases, it is often hard to pinpoint the cause of urge incontinence.
But be that as it may, certain risk factors can significantly increase a person’s likelihood of developing urge incontinence. These include old age, obesity, having prostate surgery or prostate issues such as enlarged prostate or prostatitis, having nerve damage from conditions such as diabetes, stroke, or injury, as well as having urinary tract infection.
Urge incontinence (a sudden urge to urinate and urine leakage) can be treated in a variety of ways which include surgery, medications, as well as making certain lifestyle changes. However, while it is possible to correct the condition, certain foods can expose you to the condition and significantly increase your risk for it.
You must watch your intake of such foods and avoid consuming them in excess. With that in mind, below are some of the foods you should avoid consuming in excess to prevent urge incontinence or avoid aggravating the condition if you are already living with it:
1. Carbonated drinks
Carbonated drinks such as soda, as well as sparkling water can cause bladder irritation. This is especially vital for those with overactive bladder as this can increase their urine input and lead to the leakage of urine. It is equally important to stay away from other drinks with bubbles and fizz as they can trigger the problem.
2. Caffeine
Caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, and cola can also lead to an aggravation of the symptoms of urge incontinence and can make people without the condition have a constant need to go to the toilet. Some such drinks also contain acid, which can further irritate the bladder.
3. Chocolate
Chocolate is another food to stay away from by those exhibiting symptoms of overactive bladder and urge incontinence. This is because chocolate is high in caffeine and acid content and can easily irritate the bladder and cause more urination. Instead of dark chocolates, you can try white chocolate as it has little or no caffeine.
4. Citrus
Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes are all nutritious and possess several health benefits. However, their high acidic content means they are not suitable for those who always experience a sudden urge to urinate and occasional urine leakage as they can make it harder to control the urge to urinate.
5. Tomatoes
Excessive consumption of tomatoes and tomato products like ketchup and spaghetti sauce should also be avoided no thanks to their high acidic contents which means they can affect the bladder and make the symptoms of overactive bladder worse by triggering a sudden urge to urinate.
6. Alcohol
Alcoholic drinks, be it beer, wine or liquor can make you feel the urge to urinate more. This is because they can interfere with the signals sent to the brain and make you feel the urge to urinate even when you are not supposed to urinate. Hence, it is important to limit how much alcohol you consume or stop it if you have sensitivity.
7. Spicy foods
Spicy foods are notorious for making the taste buds tingle and making the eyes watery. However, people with sensitivity would do well to watch how much spicy foods they consume as they are capable of increasing urine output.
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