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How to Retrain Your Bladder: What to eat and what to avoid - 07/2021

How to Retrain Your Bladder: What to eat and what to avoid
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Abstract

This handout explains bladder retraining, which increases the size of the bladder and allows the patient to urinate less often. Basic steps in the process are described: avoiding foods that irritate the bladder irritants, drinking more water, and trying to wait 5 minutes before going to the bathroom when first getting the urge to urinate.

Author
Patient Care Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2009
Revision Date
07/2021
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Bladder
Urination
Languages
English
Record ID
3654