Question 1

i heard that drinking a beer a day gets rid of kidney stones, is this correct?

Accepted Answer

Yes but,,,: Apparently, there has been a study showing that coffee and beer can reduce the occurrence of kidney stones.  According to the study one beer per day has been associated with a 41% reduction of kidney stone occurrence.  Beer has calcium and oxalates which may help reduce stone formation in some people, however, beer is alcohol which dehydrates and has purines and so may increase stones in others.

Question 2

should i drink beer if i have a kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Please ask your own physician about this.  Depending on the content of your kidney stones, certain liquids and foods might be contra-indicated.  I've read things talking about moderate beer intake possibly dilating ureters a small amount, but i wouldn't suggest counting on that effect.  Water is the best kind of liquid to drink, in any case.

Question 3

can drinking beer be good for kidney stones ?

Accepted Answer

Beer and stones: The water in beer is good but te alcohol has no benefit. It is better to drink plain water to prevent  kidney stones.

Question 4

can i drink non alcoholic beer with irregular heart beat and kidney stones ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And the alcoholic kind, if not in excess. I trust that if the kidney stones are made of uric acid and you have gout, you're either being treated or will keep the alcohol use down.

Question 5

do i have to drink a lot of soda and sugary drinks to get kidney stones? is there any other way?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many ways.: There are many different types of kidney stones, and therefore many different causes of stones. Many times diet is a factor, but sometimes certain medical conditions or medications can be the cause. Even the way the kidneys process minerals in the urine can lead to stones. If you have a history of kidney stones, a 24 hr urine test and blood tests can help a nephrologist find the cause. Good luck.

Question 6

if i only drink milk and soda, is it possible to get kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Milk contains calcium, a component of stones. Dehydration is more of a factor in stone production. Unless one has a specific metabolic abnormality, milk ingestion doesn't necessarily cause stones.

Sodas have not been definitively linked to stone production. Caffeine within sodas can dehydrate, however. Dehydration, as mentioned above,  is more of a factor in stone production.

Question 7

people who have kidney stones or are prone to it should not drink coffee or regular tea.  why?

Accepted Answer

Drink fluids: plenty , that includes coffee and tea besides medications if indicted . .

Question 8

diagnosed friday with kidney stone at hospital i have been drinking 6-7 bottles of water a day it is 2mm how long will it take to pass?please help thx

Accepted Answer

Well: it  varies  stones  can pass in a  couple of  days especially if they are  moving.Stones  can also  stay in one place  for years.Ask your  urologist  fir  specific  advice

Question 9

can i get kidney stones from drinking 1000 miligrams of creatine a day?

Accepted Answer

May contribute: Large amounts of creatinine may lead to relative dehydration, which in turn can lead to stone formation.  Drink plenty of water if you choose to take creatine.

Question 10

i get kidney stones, how much water should i drink a day? right now i drink 6-8 litres a day (500ml every hour)

Accepted Answer

Keep it up,,,: If you can sustain it, keep this amount up.  This is actually more than normal as the average intake of water is about 6 to 8 glasses per day.  You might find you're drinking too much so it depends on how you feel with it, like if you're going to the bathroom too often, or if your dr. Says you still have stones you might want to drink less or more.  You can also see your dr. For a checkup.

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