Is It OK for People with PKD to Drink Beer or Wine

2015-09-09 14:49

Beer and wine are almost indispensable on our table, especially at dinner. These two contain low alcohol and are not much strong like whiskey or bandy. If I am a PKD patient, is it ok for me to drink beer or wine in daily life?

To tell the truth, there is no obvious evidence and research showing that some amount of alcohol can make PKD get worse. However, it is known for us that drinking much alcohol can do harm to our health a lot, including beer and wine. The bad effects of alcohol on people with PKD:

1. It contains empty calories, which is useless to our body. Wastes can be produced, putting more pressure on kidney.

2. Much drinking can increase fluids in body, and PKD can lead to swelling. In this way, swelling deteriorates with alcohol intake.

3. Alcohol makes blood sugar and blood pressure elevate with intake of it in the long term, which are harmful for disease condition very much.

4. Liver disease or damage can be resulted in with large amount of alcohol.

5. what is worse, alcohol affects functions of medicines PKD patients take in daily life.

Hence, it is highly not suggested for PKD patients to drink beer and wine. If you insist on drinking it, please note that control the amount without excess. In general, two little cups for males with PKD, and one little cup for female per day. The volume of one cup is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of whiskey.

PKD patients should keep these in mind. Compared with beer and wine, strong drinks like vodka, whiskey and brandy should be avoided, because much alcohol can do more harm to our body. It is very important for PKD patients to consult doctor or dietitians before eating or drinking something. Besides, you are very welcome to leave a message or contact our online doctors anytime if you have any question or doubt, we will reply you most quickly in detail. It is always a great pleasure that we can help you solve kidney problems.

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