A member asked:

Is it possible to drink alcoholic drinks to get rid of bacterial infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Brian Lynch answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Drinking and bacteria: No , in pretty much all cases it's going to not make things any better and probably worse. Very light drinking of red wine may improve bacterial content of your gut but that doesn't have anything to do with an infection. Time and usually the appropriate antibiotic -there are many antibiotics each or for various infections -will help the situation or cure.

Answered 1/5/2019

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more