Question 1

can you get a kidney infection by drinking alcohol?

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No you can not: No you do not get kidney infection by drinking alcohol.

Question 2

can drinking a lot of alcohol cause kidney pain or uti/kidney infection? drank a lot last night and now my kidneys really hurting.. is it related?

Accepted Answer

No connection : There is likely no connection, other than that your drinking may have stopped your antibiotic from working on a preexisting kidney infection. If you are in a lot of pain and are running a fever, you should go to the er now in case you have a kidney infection that could spread to your blood. Also, you need to have kidney stones ruled out. Good luck to you and take care of yourself. Alcohol causes more problems than it's worth.

Question 3

can you drink alcohol with a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But would suggest not doing this for a couple of reasons.  Alcohol in the blood stream inhibits several functions of the white blood cells which eat bacteria.  It is also a dehydrating agent since it increases urination without replacing an equivalent volume of liquid, and dehydration is not good in face of infection.  On the other hand, if under treatment with approp meds, probably harmless.

Question 4

could drinking liquor cause kidney infections?

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Kidney infections: The cause of kidney infections is generally by two different routes.  1) an ascending infection that arises from the lower urinary tract (bladder, ureters) or 2) hematogenous spread, directly from bacteria that are within the bloodstream.  I am not aware of any reason why drinking liquor could cause kidney infections.

Question 5

why is it important to drink lots of fluid while treating a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Flow of urine: Natural flow of urine helps in eliminating bacteria. It also formation of crystals due to salts in urine and some medications.

Question 6

okay to drink wine with a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It depends which antibiotic you have been prescribed.  To be safe, i'd recommend laying off of the drinking until your infection has cleared.

Question 7

is it safe to drink wine on a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Not smart: Alcohol can inactivate antibiotics if both in stomach at same time. Alcohiol is also irritating to bladder. However single glass of wine at least 2 hours before or after taking antibiotics is probably safe.

Question 8

cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500mg twice a day for a kidney infection and alcohol, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Cipro, (ciprofloxacin) not alcohol : Hope ur not alcohol dependent. There shouldn't be a problem avoiding alcohol whilst being treated for a kidney infection. You need help managing alcohol dependency if you can not not quit alcohol for 2 weeks whilst your kidneys recover. Alcohol diminishes effectiveness of antibiotics, .

Question 9

if you drink soda is it bad for u with the kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

No soda with UTI: Carbonated beverages, especially those with caffeine, are bladder irritants and are best avoided when a person has a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Question 10

what can i drink for a kidney infection besides water?

Accepted Answer

Need antibiotics: You will need to take antibiotics for a kidney infection. They can sometimes cause high fever, back/flank pain, nausea, and vomiting. Water is the best way to stay hydrated. If you find yourself unable to keep fluid or food down, call your doctor right away.

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