Is There Any Relationship Between Salt Cravings And Parathyroid Disorder?

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015

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Wed, 18 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Is there a relationship between salt cravings and parathyroid disorder?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be due to an associated Addison's Disease

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
Salt craving may indicate an underactive adrenal glands called Addison's disease or a Kidney disease called Bartter syndrome.
Sometimes Addison's disease may be associated with other conditions like hypoparathyroidism which you are suffering from.

You can discuss with your doctor about a possible associated Addison's disease that might be causing salt cravings.

I hope that answers your question.

With kind regards,
Dr.barani

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