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What happens if a hypertensive eat very salty for one day only and the next day go back to no salt? can that make a big difference in bp?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No difference at all. Don't worry about it.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/16/2021

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