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what is craving salty foods
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rick Kirschner answered
40 years experience General Practice
Could be, or: It could mean you're pregnant or dehydrated or that you're addicted to salty snacks. It could mean you have a mineral deficiency or an electrolyte of ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
Hypertension: After a week of medication with no lowering of bp, an increase in dose or addition of another medication may be necessary. Avoid salt, alcohol, nicoti ... Read More
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Romeo Mandanas answered
38 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Usually not: The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency usually from chronic blood loss (heavy menstrual periods in women or unsuspected bleeding from the ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Salt: When your body does not get enough salt your brain tells you to go and find salt and correct the desire for salt. Discuss with your Dr.
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Salt craving: Pregnant?
Or Addison's Disease.
Discuss with your Dr.
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Thomas Rohde answered
35 years experience General Practice
weeks to months: Carb and salt cravings with a.F. Can be an issue from weeks to months depending on adrenal function level. From health food store get some adrenal sup ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Terri Graham answered
31 years experience Pediatrics
UNDO HABIT: Habits are things we repetetively do without thinking. We have to consciously choose different or we do things without reason. There is no reason to ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfried answered
46 years experience Dermatology
Possibly: A high salt diet can cause water retention and may increase lymphedema but the underlying problem is inadequate movement of the legs to cause the flui ... Read More
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Weeks answered
45 years experience Family Medicine
See doctor: There are many possible reasons for fluid retention, including hormonal, heart and kidney problems. See a doctor to get evaluated. Good that you're av ... Read More
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julan Crane answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Diabetes : You should eat good nutritional food and your current diet is unhealthy for anybody . Meet with a nutritionist for help
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