Why can't you drink water before going to bed

Can you drink water before going to bed? This has been a long-debated issue. Some people say that drinking water before going to bed will definitely increase the burden on the body and lead to poor sleep quality. Others say that if you don’t drink water before going to bed, it may induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Today we invited experts to see what they think about whether to drink water before going to bed?

Speaking of the troubles caused by drinking water before going to bed, experts say that for patients with severe renal failure and those undergoing dialysis treatment, due to the kidney's dysfunctional function in regulating water, drinking a lot of water will increase the water load in the body, which may cause edema and even induce heart failure. People with poor heart function are also at risk of heart failure if they drink too much water before going to bed. Drinking a lot of water before going to bed will increase the number of times they get up at night and affect their sleep.

Of course, this only applies to people with poor heart and kidney function, and it can only happen if they drink plenty of water. Experts say that drinking a moderate amount of water before going to bed will not increase the burden on the kidneys. Especially in the hot summer, when the body loses water quickly, it is important to stay hydrated. For people with urinary tract infections, drinking more water and urinating can also help flush out urethral bacteria.

In addition, sweating during deep sleep causes a decrease in the water content of the blood, and for cardiovascular patients, the viscosity of the blood increases. Drinking a glass of water before going to bed can dilute blood viscosity and reduce the risk of sudden events such as myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, and cerebral thrombosis. For diabetics, maintaining a certain amount of water is also helpful in controlling blood sugar.

There is no harm in drinking water before bed, the key is to drink in moderation. If you are worried that getting up at night will affect your sleep, drink small amounts of water several times during the day, 100 ml each time, to maintain hydration in your body. Drink water in moderation at night, and drink half a glass of water before going to bed to relieve dry mouth. Cardiovascular patients can keep a glass of water at their bedside and drink it when they wake up or get up at night to reduce blood viscosity.

After reading the analysis of the two experts today, have you gotten over the confusion about why you can’t drink water before going to bed? In fact, there is no fixed rule. The key is to find one that suits you. For most people, drinking water before going to bed is okay, as long as you know when to stop. Therefore, if you feel thirsty before going to bed, you can drink a few sips of water.