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How does water effect congestive heart failure?
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It should be limited: Free water restriction in the latter stages of heart failure is a method to prevent development or the worsening of hyponatremia (low sodium levels). It is of limited value admittedly. Overall, if one is dependent on diuretics, he/she should not drink "plenty of water".
Answered 5/26/2016
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Makes it worse: The heart and kidneys have trouble handling water in chf. Excess water makes the problem worse. All CHF patients should drink only when thirsty. People with advanced heart failure may need (on the advice of their doctor only) to restrict their intake more severely.
Answered 6/10/2014
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