What foods can I eat to help reduce overactive bladder symptoms?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

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There is no special diet to manage or control overactive bladder symptoms, but you should include more fiber in your diet. When you eat more fiber, you reduce constipation, a risk factor for bladder problems. Adding more fiber to your diet also helps you maintain your weight.

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