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Is drinking too much coffee and tea bad for your kidneys?

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Dr. Armando Favazza answered

No: Too much is vague. Coffee/tea increase urination but won't harm your kidneys; too much caffeine is not good for anxiety and may worsen panic attacks. I suggest moderation such as no more than 4-5 cups a day.

Answered 8/24/2018

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: Anything in excess is not good. So are coffee and tea. They cause dehydration and sometime lack of sleep and fast heart beats.

Answered 4/23/2014

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