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I am 21 year old female. I stay in a hostel. My BP is always around 90/50, I mean I have been checking it since 4 years and it's always the same. I crave for salt when I feel I'm stressed or when I feel I would fall down. So, I take a pinch of salt in my fingers and eat it. But, my mom and dad always scolds me for that as it is not healthy. I even know that it is not healthy but I cannot withstand without having salt. I get vertigo and in that case I should have something very spicy or salty to overcome the situation. Please tell me should I have to stop taking extra salt and what should I do when I feel I'm not ok?
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You seem to be low on salt hence the low BP, get blood electrolytes tested, before taking salt. Rather than taking directly you can take nimbu pani, etc. You also need to be evaluated for endocrine reasons for low salt, if it shows in the blood tests. All the best.
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Hi lybrate-user, What you need is a personalized diet plan and medicines. Basically, it seems that your hostel life may be so hectic that eating must be irregular, and sleep must also be a problem. I would recommend you to go in for homeopathic treatment, and get a proper nutrition plan as well.
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