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Alcoholic consumption with chronic kidney disease? not enough to get drunk, but to drink socially...is it okay?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Yes: Responsible consumption every now and then should not impact your kidneys.

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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Social ETOH and CKD: Alcohol metabolism is a liver function; CKD will not in itself enhance alcohol toxicity; a social drink is ok and fairly safe with CKD. Be minimal

Answered 9/11/2014

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