India, Aug. 24 -- Anything in excess is usually not good for our health. That holds true for salt, whose excessive consumption can disrupt electrolyte balance in the body and lead to various symptoms.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, nephrologist Dr Vikram Kalra explained the effects, shared how much salt is good for daily consumption, and who should be particularly careful of excess intake.

Consuming excessive amounts of salt leads to multiple noticeable symptoms. According to Dr Kalra, these include:

For patients who are under observation, excess salt intake can show up as a rise in creatine levels, fluctuating electrolyte levels, and a change in urine output, noted the nephrologist.

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