Facebook Pixel
Q: 

What foods should I avoid with a urinary tract infection?

By November 13, 2014 - 11:25am
 
Rate This

Yesterday I went to the doctor and found out that I have a urinary tract infection. I've been given antibiotics that are helping a lot. I'm also making sure I stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and cranberry juice, and eating yogurt. What foods should I avoid with a urinary tract infection?

Add a Comment3 Comments

Guide

Your welcome Lauren! Let us know how you are doing!

Best,

Kristin

November 14, 2014 - 12:00pm

Thank you so much for these tips, Kristin! They are extremely helpful. I'll be sure to avoid these for the next few days until I am fully healed.

Hoping it's better soon too :) Thanks again for your help!

November 13, 2014 - 3:17pm
Guide

Hi Lauren,

Thank you for coming back to the EmpowHER community and for sharing your question! I am glad that you are treating the UTI symptoms and feeling better already! To answer your question, you will want to stay clear of certain foods that will irritate your bladder. 

1. Caffeine can irritate your bladder, so you will want to stay away from coffee and other caffeinated beverages.

2. Alcohol.

3. Citrus-flavored beverages.

4. Fruits that have a lot of acid such as lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and tomatoes. 

5. Spicy foods can worsen the symptoms of a UTI, so stay away from jalapeños, peppers and curry spices.

6. Artificial Sweeteners. There's no real proof that these sugar alternatives can make a UTI worse, but if you can try to avoid them until you are UTI-free.

Lauren, was this helpful? Good luck and I hope you are feeling 100% real soon!

Best,

Kristin

November 13, 2014 - 12:20pm
Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy
Add a Comment

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.