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Adam Ramin, MD, urologist and medical director of Urology Cancer Specialists in Los Angeles.

The inner lining of the bladder wall, known as the mucosa, is very sensitive to certain chemicals.

This is becausecertain foods are known to irritate the bladder, while others are better tolerated.

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Adam Ramin, MD, is board certified in urology, with sub-specialization in Urological Oncology and Robotic Surgery. His considerable medical expertise and surgical skills are enhanced by a true desire to provide a personalized, patient-first approach to medical care at his busy practice that’s located in the Century City district of Los Angeles.

This may include urgency, urinary frequency, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.

For example, packaged pastries or frozen meals that contain saturated fat can cause inflammation.

And most importantly, your body needs water to stay hydrated.

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This is especially important for those who have a sensitive bladder, explains Dr. Movassaghi.

He adds that these numbers may change if you have an active lifestyle and sweat frequently.

And they go with fresh over processed, when possible.

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I also eat nuts, berries, and eggs dailyand I always have berries fresh without any added sugar.

These are healthier than proteins with higher levels of saturated fat, like red meat or fried chicken.

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Adam Ramin, MD, is board certified in urology, with sub-specialization in Urological Oncology and Robotic Surgery. His considerable medical expertise and surgical skills are enhanced by a true desire to provide a personalized, patient-first approach to medical care at his busy practice that’s located in the Century City district of Los Angeles.

He also recommends including avocados and olive oil for healthy fats.

Salads, grain bowls, and tacos are all delicious examples.

Try stuffing it with veggies, cheese, and legumes.

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For snacks:

Keep these simple and nutritious.

Keeping the fat content low minimizes both bowel and bladder irritation, he says.

Such habits include peeing ASAP when you have to and not holding it in.

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Peeing within 30 minutes once the urge hits is ideal, says Dr. Ramin.

Finally, make a run at incorporate Kegel exercises into your fitness routine.

I recommend doing this at least 20 times a day, he says.

This will help not only with symptoms of overactive bladder but will prevent incontinence, too.

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