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What Disorder is it When You Need a Lot of Salt?

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According to the Mayo Clinic, a persistent craving for salt can sometimes be caused by a serious medical condition, such as adrenal insufficiency or a rare kidney disorder. The compelling urge to consume excessive amounts of salt is often a symptom of the body's attempt to self-regulate a critical mineral imbalance.

What is diagnosis code E64? A Guide to Sequelae of Malnutrition

4 min read
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition—in all its forms—is a significant contributor to disease and disability worldwide. Diagnosis code E64 serves to classify and track the lasting health conditions, known as sequelae, that arise as a result of past episodes of nutritional deficiencies.

Understanding the Long Term Effects of B2 Deficiency

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According to the National Institutes of Health, while severe riboflavin (B2) deficiency is rare in developed countries, chronic, subclinical deficiency can lead to long-term health problems. These concerning long term effects of B2 deficiency impact multiple bodily systems, including the nervous, ocular, and metabolic systems.