Kidney is a very important part of our body. It works to remove toxins from our bodies. In today's times, due to poor eating habits and lifestyle, a large number of people are becoming victims of kidney stones. Kidney stones cause unbearable pain, and although there is a treatment for it, a large number of people follow some home remedies to remove the stones. Many people start drinking beer to remove stones. Now the question arises whether drinking beer can solve the problem of kidney stones. Dr Amit Malhotra of PSRI Hospital is giving information about how much truth is there in this matter. Let us know about this in detail.
First of all, let us know what kidney stone is
Kidney stones are not stones. The job of our kidney is to remove toxic substances from the body, the kidney filters waste from the blood which comes out through urine, however, and sometimes urine contains too much salt and other minerals which are not filtered properly. When they get collected, they form stones. These stones become the cause of obstruction in urination and pain. This problem is seen in people who drink less water or are on a high-protein diet.
Can Beer Flush Out Kidney Stones?
Is it possible to remove kidney stones easily by drinking beer? The answer is no. Experts say that this is just a myth. There is no scientific data regarding this. According to him, beer is an alcoholic drink. It is a diuretic, drinking which causes more urine production than normal, which can help in passing out small stones, but this has not been proven in any study till now, which is why doctors never ask patients to drink beer. Do not recommend it. If the patient starts drinking beer while trying to remove stones, then the consequences can be serious, it increases the risk of addiction, while drinking too much beer can also cause dehydration which can hurt your body. Yes, your kidneys can be damaged; alcohol is harmful in any case.
Doctors say that people who have the problem of kidney stones should drink a lot of water. If you do not feel like drinking water, then you should increase liquid intake in some other way like drinking coconut water or lemon water. If the size of the kidney stone is very large i.e. 5 to 6 mm, it can be removed through surgery.
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