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I have a table salt addiction, i even eat it raw. i have had it since i was 6. can it cause any problems for me?

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Dr. Barton Butterbaugh answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Excessive SaltIntake: You need a complete medical workup by your internist. There are a few endocrine problems that drive people to crave NaCl (Salt). Consumption of excessive extra salt in the diet, is not normal, not good for you, and may lead to hypertension, kidney problems.

Answered 8/13/2015

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