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Does salt intake cause arthritis to worsen?
No
Do we need salt and sugar to survive?
We need salt in particular to survive. Extremely low salt intake can cause problems.
Why does the drug ACTOS cause edema?
Actos activates the sodium tubules in the distal part of the kidney, making you more prone to salt and water retention. To combat this, take Actos at night before you go to bed. You body naturally diuresis at night, and this will help lower the incidence and severity of the edema. Also, cut down on the salt intake. If needed ask your doctor about a distal acting diuretic or potassium sparing diuretic, such as Lozal (Indapamide).
How long after eating salt will edema occur?
Edema may occur, say within one hour of taking that extra salt in susceptible individuals.
Should one reduce salt intake when taking cortisone?
Yes one should reduce salt intake when taking cortisone. Consuming foods with added or high salt intake can cause swelling (or increased swelling) if eaten while taking cortisone
What can cause edema?
Edema is swelling. This can be caused from illness, injury to a limb, reaction to medicine and other conditions. A doctor will evaluate the edema and find its cause and prescribe treatment.
What is a safe amount of salt intake for people with high blood pressure?
It is likely that increased salt intake is a necessary but not sufficient cause for hypertension
Can gout cause edema?
Yes
Why should you limit the amount of salt you eat?
Consuming too much salt can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, edema and kidney stones. Your body also needs more potassium to be able to deal with the excess salt.
Low altitude cause edema?
No.Low altitude is close to sea level, which usually doesn't cause edema.HIgh altitude OTOH, as experienced by mountaineers, can cause edema.
Does increasing salt intake cause weight gain?
yes. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=336
Can drugs cause cerebral edema?
yes
