Is it good to drink water before going to bed at night

Many organs start functioning at night. Based on this characteristic, many people have the habit of drinking water at night, thinking that this can help excrete waste products from the body through urine. However, in recent years, different opinions have emerged, believing that this issue should be viewed dialectically, otherwise it is easy to produce negative effects. So, is it good to drink water before going to bed at night? Let’s take a closer look below.

Speaking of the troubles caused by drinking water before going to bed, 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.

However, both experts said that this only applies to people with poor heart and kidney function, and it can only happen if they drink a lot of water. Wang Mei said that for the general population, 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, so it is important to maintain adequate water. 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.

The above is an introduction to whether it is good or not to drink water before going to bed at night. I hope it will help everyone’s understanding. It can be seen that not everyone is suitable for drinking water at night. When suffering from certain diseases, drinking water before going to bed may even aggravate the symptoms. Therefore, it is best to develop this habit based on your own situation and not form a stereotyped mindset.