Doctor claims common toilet habit could actually be harming your bladder

They also echo Dr Sadovskaya’s recommendation of not going to the toilet “just in case”. They state: “If you go too often when you do not need to pass urine, then the bladder can eventually become smaller and therefore hold less, increasing the need to go to the toilet more often.”

Fluids you should consume to maintain a healthy bladder include:

Water
Diluted cordial or squash drinks
Diluted fruit juice
Fruit and herbal teas
Red bush tea

However, you should avoid or limit your intake of these liquids:

Alcohol
Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, and energy drinks
Fizzy drinks

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