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High Sensitivity To Salt, Insomnia, Pins And Needles Sensation In Feet. Treatment ?
Question: I am 39 female, about 10 stone.
I have developed a high sensitivity to salt - if I eat anything that has a bit of salt in it at night, I have insomnia and bad pins and needles in my feet. I don't mean excessively salty foods, I mean even cereal etc.
I have developed a high sensitivity to salt - if I eat anything that has a bit of salt in it at night, I have insomnia and bad pins and needles in my feet. I don't mean excessively salty foods, I mean even cereal etc.
Hello
Thanks for your query.
From your description, I can think of 2 possible explanations:
1. Food allergies- One can developed allergic symptoms to any substances, and salt and cereal are no exception. You may undergo allergy test to find the allergens and avoid allergens if any. I hope allergy test will find the cause and benefit you.
2. Fluid and electrolyte changes- You may get serum sodium & potassium tested along with routine complete blood profile.
A physical examination and the tests will differentiate among the 2 conditions and help you.
‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries,
“Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
Regards
Thanks for your query.
From your description, I can think of 2 possible explanations:
1. Food allergies- One can developed allergic symptoms to any substances, and salt and cereal are no exception. You may undergo allergy test to find the allergens and avoid allergens if any. I hope allergy test will find the cause and benefit you.
2. Fluid and electrolyte changes- You may get serum sodium & potassium tested along with routine complete blood profile.
A physical examination and the tests will differentiate among the 2 conditions and help you.
‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries,
“Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
Regards
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