Will beer help a bladder or urinary tract infection or does anyone know of anything besideds cranberry?

Answer 1

Absolutely not! Your bladder and kidneys have a hard time processing beer, so it will only make the infection worse.

Like the others have said- water and pure cranberry juice only. Then you can go to the doctor for an antibiotic (Septra is pretty good) and maybe even a urinary tract analgesic, like peridium.

Answer 2

In years gone by, in the armed services, nurses would often give men with bladder infections a 6 pack of beer to help flush the system out, avoiding the need for antibiotics. So you can draw your own conclusion. As for cranberry juice, it reacts with the lining of the bladder to help develop an antibacterial environment and it is often times effective if you drink enough of it. You can use the cocktail type if you are not diabetic or have other health concerns regarding the sugar content. It works often times. I know from personal experience (numerous times). The most important thing to do is drink a lot. Bladder infections often times create discomfort when you pee and often cause an increase in urinary Urgency and urinary Frequency. Many people make the mistake of cutting down on their fluids, trying to control the urgency and frequency and the infection gets worse because the urine is concentrated and they get to stay in there longer and multiply. So drink and pee a plenty.

Answer 3

My great aunt used to treat her urinary tract infections by drinking a large glass of 5% acetic acid (vinegar). She said it worked; I've never tried it. Sometimes it is sufficient to flush your system thoroughly with a LOT of water, but cranberry juice is a good preventative. Beer is not recommended, as anything containing alcohol will make a UTI worse.
Cheers!

Answer 4

I've heard beer is good for a number of body ailments, but bladder infection was not one of them. Stick to juice and water and get medical treatment if you don't clear up in a reasonable time - say a week to 10 days.

Answer 5

urinary tract infections should be treated by a doctor. All they need is a sample of urine done at the doctor's office. An antibiotic is the way to go.

Answer 6

This is the only time in all my life you will ever hear me say that beer is bad, if you have an infection beer is the last thing you want, stick to the juice. Alcohol is the waste by-product of a micro-organism, add that to an existing infection,equals a rapid progression of your infection.

Answer 7

Dont think beer is a good idea. Lots of water and get some oil of oregano capsules from a heath store or vitamin store. Trust me, they really work. Cranberry juice is good, but not the sweetened kind cuz the sugar could actually make it worse. So lots of water and the oil of oregano pills. You will pee alot and cleanse yourself out.

Answer 8

pure cranberry juice
pineapple juice. or try this recipe.
buy a pineapple, cut the outside part of the pineapple. boil in a big pan, pineapple skin and water. bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes. then drain out the water into large water pitchers. drink it with a little bit of sugar or honey to sweeted it. it is a great way to clean out your system and be able to go to the bathroom normally.
also eat pineapple. they are very good for you, but fresh is better, no added sugar or syrup.

Answer 9

I've heard that it can help, because it makes you pass urine quite a lot and may help infection.......If you don't like drinking cranberry juice, there is medicine you can take to help, but you should see a doctor!.... Good luck!

Answer 10

No, beer is not a good idea. Lots of water, cranberry JUICE (not cocktail) and you can get AZO over the counter for pain. Then see a doctor.