Limit Alcohol Intake
Limiting alcohol intake can help with a kidney infection. Alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration, a major risk factor for developing a kidney infection. It also leads to decreased immunity to infections, which can increase the chances of kidney infection. In addition, alcohol depletes the body of nutrients, such as thiamine, folic acid, and riboflavin, that are necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system.
Alcohol-related kidney infections often occur in people who abuse alcohol over a long period or drinking excessive amounts at one time. People at low risk for kidney infections include those who drink less than three alcoholic drinks daily and have no symptoms of renal failure and those with no family history of chronic kidney disease or diabetes. These people are considered low-risk and may not need to limit their alcohol intake.
As little as one drink per day can increase your chance of developing a kidney infection by 30 percent. While this may seem insignificant, it can still increase your risk level enough to cause an infection when other factors are present in your lifestyle. These include poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and a history of health problems related to high blood pressure or diabetes. If you have these conditions, then limiting alcohol intake is recommended.
