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Will too much salt cause dizziness?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It may: Especially if you already have high blood pressure. The salt will only raise your blood pressure which can be dangerous for you.

Answered 6/19/2019

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Dr.Blood test done.Sodium level was 125 while test range 135-145. potassium level was 3.47,while test range 3.5-5.5 RBC was 4.65 while test range 4.8-5.5 All other parameters normal. Can these low variations cause constant light dizziness?

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I've been taking Levothyroxine Sodium 0,50 MCG for several months, I used to take only 0,25 MCG and I'm now having symptoms of faintiness and dizziness. I feel better when I don't take the medication. What should I do? I can't quit it completely?

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I have low laying Sodium 135-138 how quick during workout or drinking too much can they fall? I get cold during workout and dizzy after drinking a lot

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Have POTS. My doc has me on sodium diet of 2 g twice daily. Dizziness much better but face is puffy. How to help & will all this salt age my skin?

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