Is alcohol bad for uti?

UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) are potential embarrassments to those who suffer them. The burning sensation, discomfort and frequent trips to the washroom could leave one feeling like a leaky faucet all day long. On the bright side, these infections can be treated with antibiotics or home remedies if appropriate measures are taken at early stages.

The association between alcohol and UTI has been a topic of concern especially for drinkers that have recurrent urinary tract infections. While some studies indicate that moderate drinking may offer protective effects against certain types of infection, it does not come without drawbacks where UTIs are concerned.

What’s in your Drink?

Let me guess; you want to know what about alcohol leaves you vulnerable to getting more urinary tract infections some every other month right? Well then, let’s take a closer look into how alcohol impacts our bodies when it comes into contact with urine.

We start by figuring out what exactly is forced down our throats every time we pour ourselves some liquor. Some alcoholic beverages contain congeners such as acetone, methanol amongst others substances which might trigger inflammation in urethra leading to clinical manifestations of symptoms associated with UTI.

Effects on Urine Output

Alcohol happens to help severally reduce ADH – anti-diuretic hormone required for water reabsorption from our kidneys’ collecting ducts hence increasing its production running straight towards their fate in form of urine- must I remind you pee smells repugnant/inhospitable after consuming beer?. Ever wonder why coming back from a night out we tend to urinate excessively than usual before passing out hugging pillows unconsciously?

One word: Diuresis! Therefore emptying the bladder frequently leads up exposing sensitive cells lining both urethral walls causing unfavorable stinging sensation while urinating.

Increased Risk during consumption

Heavy drinking puts one in a greater risk of acquiring an UTI through certain behaviors that arise from being intoxicated. Failing to remember basic hygiene practices and limiting oneself to filthiness could pose a major health threat, as residual bacteria get all cozy camping out waiting for the perfect opportunity.

Moreover, the impaired immune system function which is inevitable after consuming large amounts of alcoholic beverages makes it more difficult for your body to fight off infections hence leave you weakened.

Is there hope for those who drink?

Even with so many questions going unanswered, we are not at total loss folks! Moderate drinkers can afford to experience slight relief since research confirms that they have no increased risks in getting an UTI than if they were entirely abstinent (not drinking at all).

What’s moderate you ask? According To CDC – Center For Disease Control And Prevention – moderate alcohol consumption is defined as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men on average gender basis respectively.

There’s More!


Listed below are some tips to take into consideration before drowning yourselves silly:

  • Drink water every now and then especially when having liquor or beer; helps you remain well hydrated preventing chances of dehydration-induced urinary tract infection.
  • Stick carefully to personal hygiene –a clean genital area inhibits growth making it less likely bacterial entry occurs.
  • Avoid hooking-up with partners who show signs of any type Infections Down There- seems logical yeah!

After Many Trials and Tribulations …

Many researchers continue seeking validity between Alcohol consumption leading up to UTI episodes.It may be safe conclusion however due care should always be exercised when indulging anything especially containing substances suspected about interactions inside our bodies something like Alcoholic spirits slightly intoxicating whilst coating our bladder walls shouldn’t even require asking twice about external implications(UTIs),now Should It?

It’s not rocket science folks, drinking responsibly takes bit of discipline, but it sure beats sweating in pain while running straight to the washroom constantly wouldn’t you agree?

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