Thirst at Night in Heart Failure | Spokane News

A 74-year-old with advanced congestive heart failure is struggling with evening thirst—raising the question: is drinking fluids sabotaging their diuretic? When the heart can’t pump effectively, fluid backs up, causing swelling and breathing trouble. Diuretics help flush excess water, but cutting back on fluids isn’t always the answer—too little can cause dehydration or imbalances. Persistent thirst could signal something else, like diabetes. The key? Finding your personal sweet spot with your cardiologist to keep you safe and comfortable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb53dc5bba2ec78b