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I randomly and frequently crave salt and lemons. my kidneys don't filter correctly and i get a lot of kidney stones, could it be related?
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See your doctor: It would be helpful to have one of your kidney stones analyzed. Regarding your cravings, be careful with excesses of anything, especially salt. The lemons will offer some citric acid to your system. Small amounts should not be a problem. Talk to your physician.
Answered 1/27/2017
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No. : Kidney dysfunction does not cause cravings. Kidney stones are created primarily through lack of adequate water intake. An acidic environment is usually helpful in preventing kidney stones Drinking lemon juice should help this.
Answered 2/23/2015
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