Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Nephrologist

Can your kidneys hurt from drinking?

I am a 29 year old female. I want to know if your kidneys can hurt from drinking alcohol?

1 Answer

Normal or moderate drinking should not cause kidney pain, however binge drinking, and frequent drinking may cause kidney problems. The sign of kidney damage is but not limited to fatigue, leg swelling, loss of appetite, kidney pain (usually in the back). The pain can be felt as sudden, sharp, stabbing, or dull. Thank you.