does beer help in kidney stone - #12759
I am in a bit of a pickle here and hoping for some advice. I had my first kidney stone a few months ago, and wow, that pain was something else. My doctor said it was calcium oxalate, which apparently isn’t super uncommon. I’ve been drinking plenty of water since then, and also started eating healthier, but I heard a friend mention that beer can help with kidney stones. Like, does beer help in kidney stone prevention or treatment? I mean, I love a good cold one after a long day, and I can't help but wonder if it might take the edge off or do some good. I've read mixed things online—some say beer can help pass stones due to its high water content while others warn about the oxalate levels in it. But, can I really trust that? And are there any actual, like, studies or evidence backing this up? I guess I'm unsure if indulging a bit in beer would make me feel worse or if, somehow, does beer help in kidney stone issues. I just wanna do whatever I can to make sure I don't go through that pain again! Should I stick to water and cut out the beer to be safer?
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