Can drinking too much water cause low blood pressure or high blood pressure?
Disease description:
Because I always have an unstable diet, I suffer from low blood pressure. If I drink more water in my daily life, will it help raise my low blood pressure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Whether drinking too much water leads to high blood pressure depends on the individual's specific health condition. For individuals who are otherwise healthy and do not have other organic diseases, excessive water intake generally does not cause elevated blood pressure. However, for patients who already suffer from organic conditions such as renal insufficiency or cardiac insufficiency, consuming a large amount of water in a short period may result in excess fluid remaining in the bloodstream, potentially leading to increased blood pressure.
