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A member asked:
I have become extremely sensitive to salt. i become dehydrated and have to drink a lot of water quickly .what could be causing this reaction to salt?
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Impossible to say: without at least a history,physical exam,and some basic labs looking at electrolytes ( sodium,I.e.salt) in your blood and urine.See an Internist soon.
Answered 2/2/2015
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