Can an addiction to salt be a sign of a medical problem?

Published December 29, 2010

Question by wy_kid_wrangler: Can an addiction to salt be a sign of a medical problem?
I have a 5 3/4 year old son. He is totally addicted to salt. I catch him hiding and just eating it from the shaker. I have to hide it. Could this be a sign of a deficiency or a medical problem?

Best answer:

Answer by Katie
well, he may have kidney problems.. i suggest u got to a doctor.

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