Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

could drinking liquor cause kidney infections?

Accepted Answer

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

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.

Question 6

is milk ok to drink with a cold and a kidney infection ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is important to keep up on your fluids and milk is fine.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

can you get a kidney infection by drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

does drinking cranberry juice cure a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A kidney infection means that the bacteria has migrated from the bladder up to the kindey. This is a more severe form of a urinary tract infection that requires antibiotic therapy and frequently required hospitalization to give intravenous antibiotics.

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