What causes kidney area pain the day after drinking alcohol?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Introduction
Kidney area pain the day after drinking alcohol may be caused by factors such as lumbar muscle strain, kidney stones, or hepatitis. In addition, nephritis can also lead to kidney pain after drinking. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention at a hospital, where they can undergo tests such as renal ultrasound and liver and kidney function assessments to identify the underlying cause and receive prompt treatment. Normally, it's best to avoid drinking alcohol as excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption is harmful to health.
Feeling kidney area pain the day after drinking alcohol may be caused by factors such as lumbar muscle strain, kidney stones, or hepatitis. Specific causes are as follows:
1. Lumbar Muscle Strain
After drinking, failure to keep the waist warm may lead to cold exposure of the lumbar muscles, resulting in kidney area pain the following day, possibly accompanied by tenderness upon pressure. It is recommended to rest appropriately and take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or indomethacin tablets orally as directed by a physician.
2. Kidney Stones
If the patient consumed beer, excessive intake may cause abnormal uric acid metabolism in the body, making it easier for uric acid stones to form in the kidneys. Friction between the stones and the kidneys can lead to symptoms such as kidney pain, hematuria (blood in urine), nausea, and vomiting, causing kidney area pain the day after drinking. Improvement can be achieved under a doctor's guidance through medication or surgical treatment.
3. Hepatitis
The liver is primarily responsible for alcohol metabolism. If a patient has liver diseases such as hepatitis, the liver’s ability to metabolize alcohol decreases. In this case, the kidneys take on most of the metabolic workload, potentially leading to kidney congestion and swelling, resulting in dull kidney pain the day after drinking. Under medical guidance, medications such as diammonium glycyrrhizinate enteric-coated capsules or bicyclol tablets may be taken orally for treatment.
Besides the above reasons, conditions such as nephritis or renal cysts may also cause kidney pain after drinking alcohol. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention at a hospital, where tests such as renal ultrasound and liver and kidney function assessments can help identify the underlying cause and allow prompt treatment. It is important to avoid alcohol consumption in daily life, as excessive and prolonged drinking may lead to adverse effects such as alcoholic hepatitis or alcohol poisoning, which are harmful to health.
