how do i keep my kidney and strong eadh day other then drink lots of water? what should i stay away from if i want to my kidneys healthy? i had kidney stone surgery many years back and i drink beers and liquor last night. now my left side where i had the surgery feels like its on fire, why? is it the surgery scars iam feeling or is it kidneys getting the effect from the liquors and beer i drank last night? it does this to me every time i drink beer, lquors or soda. from today on i will stop drinking beers and liquor completely, but why soda also gives that hot burning feeling on my side each time i drink it? even orange juice gives me that feeling. you know, feeling like someone spill hot water on you? yeah, thats what it feels like. please give me some answers. thank you for your time.