David D'Souza David D'Souza Asked 10 months ago

Does beer cause kidney stones?

My uncle recently got kidney stones, and he blames his occasional beer for it. I also enjoy beer sometimes. Is it true that beer can actually cause kidney stones? Should I be worried?

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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While some people think beer helps flush out stones because it's a diuretic, my health tracker data and research show the opposite. The alcohol dehydrates your body, and beer is high in purines, which actually increases the risk of uric acid kidney stones. Sticking to 3 liters of water is much better.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Completely agree with others. Beer dehydrates your system, which is the main trigger for stone formation, so it's best avoided.

Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

People often drink beer thinking it will easily pass the stone, but it actually causes dehydration and makes the pain worse. A simple, cheap, and workable solution is drinking barley water (jo ka paani) regularly. It is natural and very effective.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can cause them because of dehydration. Please don't worry, just focus on drinking lots of fresh water and warm lemon water to keep your kidneys healthy. Take care.

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Sandeep Nair Sandeep Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My urologist clearly explained that beer contains a high concentration of purines, which break down into uric acid. This directly leads to the formation of uric acid kidney stones, and the resulting dehydration only accelerates the process. It's a medical myth that beer cures stones.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I know how terrifying the thought of kidney stone pain can be, and how confusing all the conflicting advice is. Yes, beer can cause stones due to dehydration. Try not to stress too much, just focus on keeping your body hydrated with simple, clean water.

Nisha Hegde Nisha Hegde Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I try to be very careful with alcohol because of metabolic issues linked to PCOS, and kidney health is also connected. Since beer can increase stone risk due to dehydration, I would recommend avoiding it and talking to a doctor to find safer, natural ways to support your kidneys.

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