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Old 05-14-2011, 01:34 PM   #14
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Kidney stones are something to consider with having a high sodium intake.
Salt will crystalize in your kidneys and will eventually cause hard stones which will block the ureters (tubes emptying your kidneys to your bladder) and cause hydronephrosis and difficulty urinating.
By drinking enough water, you will not let the salt crystalize. So if you find yourself eating a lot of salt, increase your water intake. Generally salty foods make you thirsty anyways, so it should be easy to increase your fluid intake if needed.
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