Try Avoiding Spicy Foods for Less Bladder Irritation
10 Foods to Avoid if You Have an Overactive Bladder: Page 5
By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
Spicy nachos, hot peppers, jambalaya, kabobs, curries . . . some like it hot, hot, hot, though they maybe should not. Among the many physical effects super-spicy foods have on the body (like watering eyes and burning lips) is a tendency to irritate the lining of the bladder. Spicy food can contribute to chronic bladder pain and may affect incontinence symptoms, so see what happens if you avoid them.
Better: Try choosing cooled-down versions of favorite dishes, using herbs, garlic, and other strong flavors in place of spicy ones.
