Kidney Stone Myth: Can kidney stones really be removed by drinking beer? Know the truth, you will suffer a big loss

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever someone complains of kidney stone, there is a queue of people who give him advice. The most common advice is ‘drink a lot of beer, the stones will pass out on their own.’ But is there any scientific truth to this or is it just a dangerous myth? Today, on the occasion of World Haemophilia Day, it is even more important to be health conscious. Let us know what urologists say and what is the real connection between beer and kidney stones. What does science say? Relationship between beer and stones: It is true that beer is a ‘diuretic’, that is, after drinking it, more urination occurs. People believe that the stones will come out with the strong flow of urine. But doctors do not consider it completely correct. Danger of dehydration: Drinking beer causes dehydration in the body. To remove stones, it is necessary for the body to remain hydrated, whereas beer does the opposite. Amount of purine: Beer has high amount of purine, which can increase uric acid in the body. This uric acid can cause the formation of new stones. Harmful effects of beer consumption: If you are resorting to beer in the name of removing stones, then be careful: Weight gain: Beer contains very high calories, which increases obesity. Obesity itself is a major risk factor for kidney stones. Stress on the kidneys: Processing alcohol is extra work for the kidneys. If there is already swelling in the kidneys due to stones, then beer can make the condition serious. Size of the stone: If the size of the stone is more than 5mm, then it cannot come out with the pressure of beer or water. In such a situation, it can get stuck in the ureter and cause unbearable pain. So what is the right way to remove stones? According to doctors, it is much safer and more effective to adopt these measures instead of beer: Adequate intake of water: Drink at least 3-4 liters of water a day. Lemon water: The ‘citrate’ present in lemon helps in breaking the stones. Changes in diet: Reduce the intake of oxalate-rich things like salt and spinach. Medical advice: Get ultrasound done to know the size and position of the stone and take only the medicines recommended by the doctor.