The character of Sheldon Cooper was inspired by a computer programmer personally known to series co-creator Bill Prady. He is named in honor of actor/producer Sheldon Leonard and Nobel Prize Laureate Leon Cooper.
The infection is caused by bacteria. However, excessive use may irritate you. Soda also dehydrates you, and for proper urinary health you should be drinking lots of water, and also cranberry juice. Your physician was definitely right in telling you that it could have made the bladder infection worse.
Soda. Pregnant women often wonder if it is safe to drink soda or diet soda during pregnancy. The biggest problem with soda is that it's high in sugar. Some sodas, especially diet sodas, may contain the artificial sweetener, saccharin. It is also found in Sweet N Low, an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute.