Normal reaction: Eating too much salt causes your body to retain fluids, which is a problem for people with heart conditions. Drinking plenty of water and limiting the salt in your diet, along with regular exercise, can improve your swelling.
Answered 7/17/2015
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Retainig water: Salt causes increased water retention in the body.
Answered 12/23/2014
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Fluid retention.: Any type of salt whether sprinkled on or already in food can result in fluid retention.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Sounds like BP: Still could be too much salt even if your BP is normal.
Answered 10/25/2019
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Salt and edema: You are describing mild edema; this occurs from excess salt and when feet are in dependent position - such as sitting and standing - you may have a kidney condition that makes you prone to fluid retention; you need an evaluation;
Answered 8/31/2014
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