Sanjay Das Sanjay Das Asked 7 months ago

Is alcohol bad for kidney stones?

I recently had a kidney stone, and the doctor advised me to drink plenty of water. I'm wondering about other drinks. Is alcohol harmful if you have a history of kidney stones?

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago
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Believe me, I learned this the hard way. I had kidney stones once, and after drinking, the pain became unbearable. Alcohol dehydrates you, which is the absolute worst thing for kidney stones. Get it checked and follow doctor's advice carefully.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Arre yaar, kidney stones already make you want to cry, why add alcohol to the mix? It makes you dehydrated and can just make things worse. My doc told me to drink lots of water, not whiskey! My kidneys already feel like they've done a lifetime of work. 😂

Rohan Kulkarni Rohan Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, for kidney stones, doctors always tell you to drink *more* water. Alcohol, actually, does the opposite – it dehydrates you. So yeah, definitely bad. It can make the stones worse and increase the pain. Avoid kar, bhai.

Govind Reddy Govind Reddy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Years ago, a friend had kidney stones, and the doctor was very clear: no alcohol. He said it would just make the pain and the problem worse. Instead, he made sure to drink plenty of water and clear fluids. Listen to the doctors on this one, beta.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Similar to how diet affects thyroid, alcohol can have significant effects on kidney health, especially with stones. It dehydrates you and can exacerbate the condition. For any chronic issue, consistent medical follow-up and avoiding known irritants like alcohol are very important.

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Gaurav Singh Gaurav Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Having dealt with kidney stones myself, I can tell you alcohol is your enemy. It not only dehydrates you but also irritates the urinary tract. My urologist strictly advised against it. Focus on drinking plenty of plain water and keeping your diet balanced. It helps a lot.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Achha beta, jab kidney mein pathri ho, tab toh sharab bilkul nahin leni chahiye. Isse aur paani ki kami hoti hai shareer mein, aur pathri ko nikalne mein mushkil hoti hai. Paani zyaada piyo, wahi acha hai.

Radha Devi Radha Devi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Bete, jab pathri ho jaye toh alcohol bilkul nahi lena chahiye. Sharab peene se sharir mein paani ki kami hoti hai, aur pathri aur takleef degi. Usse achha hai nimbu paani piyo, ya nariyal paani. Ye desi nuskhe achhe hain, par doctor ko bhi pooch lena.

Meenakshi Krishnan Meenakshi Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Amma always says, when you have pain, don't add more fire to it. Alcohol is very dehydrating, and with kidney stones, your body needs more water to help pass them. So, best to completely avoid it. Always listen to your doctor's advice on these things.

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

OMG, yes! My friend had kidney stones, and the doc totally banned alcohol. Said it makes you super dehydrated, which is bad for flushing out stones. So basically, party hard with water, not booze, if you have stones. Lol.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It's really frustrating when you have health issues like kidney stones and then have to restrict your lifestyle. But honestly, alcohol can be quite detrimental as it dehydrates the body, which is the last thing you need. It's okay to feel sad about it, but your health comes first.

Ishita Rao Ishita Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Definitely bad! My best friend had stones, and her doctor told her alcohol was a big no. It makes you lose fluids and that's the opposite of what your kidneys need when they're trying to pass a stone. Stay hydrated with water, girls!

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

This is good to know! I was always curious if alcohol impacted things like kidney stones. So basically, it dries you out, making it harder for the stones to pass. Makes sense. Thanks for clarifying, everyone!

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