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Salt intake issue
Hi all, last 1 weeks unfortunately I have taken too much Salt in my food . Now I am maintaining. My question is last 7 to 10 days I have taken too much Salt in my food, so it will cause kidney issues? I am fearing this issue.pls help me
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Do kidney function test
Don't worry .7 to 10 days doesn't cause kidney injury
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Pls check bp, rft, sodium and potassium.
Unlikely that 7 to 10 days of salt intake will cause kidney issues
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Dr. Harsha M V
Nephrology
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Salt per se won’t cause kidney injury.
It may increase your BP and accumulate fluid in body if you have pre existing kidney disease.
Check your kidney function tests
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