Alcohol is not recommended for patients with chronic nephritis. Patients with chronic nephritis should eat a light diet, quit smoking and drinking, and eat a low-salt, low-fat, high-quality protein diet. Because drinking alcohol may lead to the following problems and affect the condition. 1. Alcohol consumption may cause irritation of gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to decreased appetite and limited nutrient intake. 2. Alcohol consumption may increase the burden of renal metabolic function, which is not conducive to the recovery of nephritis. 3. Alcohol after drinking may conflict with the drugs taken by nephritis patients and affect the effectiveness of the drugs. 4. Drinking alcohol will make the renal parenchyma undergo congestion and edema, aggravating nephritis. 5. If beer is consumed, it may also lead to elevated uric acid. In conclusion, patients with chronic nephritis are advised to go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment and reasonable diet.