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Could a salt deficiency kill my boyfriend?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know enough: about situation. Severe hypnatremia can sometimes be fatal.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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