EBN- Salts are a group of chemical compounds that have several forms; therefore, we will explain the signs of increased salts below:
Body swelling: Swelling can be a sign of high sodium levels in the blood, a health problem called edema, which means swelling caused by excess fluid in the body’s tissues.
Constipation : Constipation is often caused by bloating. Bloating can be caused by excessive salt intake and high levels of sodium in the blood, as a result of the water content in the intestines and stool being transferred to other parts of the body to achieve fluid balance.
Increased desire to eat salt: Getting used to eating salt causes the taste buds to adapt to this flavour, which increases the desire to add more salt to food. This explains why some people feel that food needs salt even if the salt level in the food is good.
Mild, recurring headaches: One possible sign of excess salt is that this headache is caused by dehydration, which is associated with consuming a large amount of sodium salt.
High blood pressure: High blood pressure is linked to excessive consumption of foods rich in salt, as sodium draws excess fluid into the bloodstream, which leads to damage to the lining of blood vessels over time.
Feeling tired: Feeling extremely tired and lethargic can be caused by high levels of sodium in the blood, followed by a decrease in energy.
Signs of potassium-related hyperkalemia
A person with hyperkalemia usually does not suffer from any symptoms, but if there is a sharp increase in the level of potassium in the blood, it can cause signs of increased salts in the body associated with potassium, including the following:
Nerve weakness: Having too much potassium in the body leads to nerve weakness , which leads to numbness and decreased reflexes, and rarely numbness occurs.
Muscle weakness: There is a close connection between nerves and muscles, and nerve weakness can lead to muscle weakness, and thus difficulty moving them, such as the muscles of the arms and legs.
Digestive disorders: When potassium levels in the body rise, it will affect the muscles lining the stomach, leading to bloating, gas, and nausea.
Cardiovascular problems: High blood potassium also causes the heart muscles not to contract forcefully enough to pump blood to the brain and other organs, and the heart rate becomes slow and irregular, and can cause chest pain and difficulty breathing.
After learning about the signs of increased salt levels, these are the most important treatment methods to adhere to:
Avoid eating fast food: Fast food contains high levels of salt, especially the sauces added to it, and therefore eating it causes an increase in salts in the body, so it is recommended to avoid it as much as possible
