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I've been getting really bad lightheaded spells, disoriented feeling, and salt cravings. i eat a lot of salt. my blood sodium was 132 and that was when i was only slightly lightheaded. i think it gets lower. what might cause this?

Q: i've been getting really bad lightheaded spells, disoriented feeling, and salt cravings. i eat a lot of salt. my blood sodium was 132 and that was when i was only slightly lightheaded. i think it gets lower. what might cause this?

: This is something that truly requires an in-depth evaluation, usually involving several blood and urine tests. Get checked by your primary physician and consider seeing a nephrologist if you feel you're not being evaluated properly.

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This is something that truly requires an in-depth evaluation, usually involving several blood and urine tests. Get checked by your primary physician and consider seeing a nephrologist if you feel you're not being evaluated properly.

Answered 7/14/2021

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A member asked:

I've been getting really bad lightheaded spells, disoriented feeling, and salt cravings. i eat a lot of salt. my blood sodium was 132 and that was when i was only slightly lightheaded. i think it gets lower. what might cause this?

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Dr. Reyes Cuevas answered

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