Question 1

will too much salt cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

It may: Especially if you already have high blood pressure. The salt will only raise your blood pressure which can be dangerous for you.

Question 2

why does too much salt cause hypertension?

Accepted Answer

RETAINS WATER: Human Body is 60% water by weight.Water is both in the cells(iNTRAVASCULA)and(EXTRAVASCULAR)outside the cells.
Too much water is bad for the body as too little is
Too much Sodium causes increased water in and out of the cells and that causes increase in Blood Pressure
Most humans will simply excrete the excess Na,But20%of have genetic disposition that causes Na retention,that cause water retention

Question 3

does too much salt cause seizures i was curious.

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Table salt?: Abnormalities of sodium can cause seizures, either high sodium (hypernatremia) or low sodium (hyponatremia).  Both conditions can be very dangerous with serious damage to the brain possible.  However, both conditions are usually caused by an imbalance of water, rather than excessive intake or lack of salt/sodium.  Hyponatremia can be seen in people who drink very excessive amounts of water.

Question 4

does too much salt cause pain when having sex?

Accepted Answer

It should not!: Probably not, but too much salt regularly is a health issue to be avoided!

Question 5

please tell me can eating too much salt cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

Too much salt: Yes but it takes a lot.

Question 6

can too much salt cause skipped or extra heart beats?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Excess salt can elevate the blood pressure but doesn't'produce palpitations. Caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and anxiety are common causes of palpitations.

Question 7

why does too much salt cause me to have skipped beats / heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Salt per se shouldn't precipitate palpitations although it can raise the blood pressure. To affect heart action it would have to cause fluid retention which could put strain on a weak heart but not one with healthy heart and kidneys. Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol can induce palpitations, however.

Question 8

does eating stuff with too much salt cause joints to crack? we had this potluck at my job and then my knee was cracking later, any connections?

Accepted Answer

No relation.: Your complaint may be related to your hip and knee surgeries or arthritis of the knee which may be still going on. See your orthopedic doctor.

Question 9

can too much salty food in one day cause you to overdose on sodium?  how much salt (contained in food) would it take to overdose?

Accepted Answer

NOT LIKELY: If your renal function is adequate, it would be difficult to consume so much nacl in food that you would become hypernatremic (high sodium.)  i suggest you try to moderate your diet in all regards, and try for a relatively healthy, balanced diet, while still having some fun. Good luck.

Question 10

can too much sodium cause tingling of face?

Accepted Answer

No: High sodium levels in blood may indicate dehydration but do not cause tingling anywhere.

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