Will drinking water before going to bed have a bad effect on the kidneys?

Won't.

Drinking water before going to bed generally has no effect on the kidneys, so there is no good or bad answer.

After the water we drink enters the human body, part of it will participate in the body's metabolism, and the excess water and metabolic waste will be excreted by the kidneys.

Drinking more water on a daily basis will not only not harm the kidneys, but can also provide some protection for the kidneys. For example, drinking more water can help reduce the occurrence of diseases such as kidney stones.

However, if you have kidney-related diseases such as kidney failure or nephritis, it is recommended that you control your water intake to avoid increasing the burden on your kidneys. In addition, it is recommended that ordinary people do not drink too much water before going to bed to avoid excessive nocturnal urination and frequent getting up, which affects rest.

In fact, compared to drinking water, what we need to pay more attention to are bad living habits such as smoking, heavy taste, high-sugar diet, etc. These habits are the high-risk factors that affect kidney health.

Author: Zhong Yanping

Reviewer: Tang Qin, Director of the Science Popularization Department of the Chinese Medical Association