What Causes a Sudden Craving for Salt and Profound Fatigue?
1. Introduction A sudden craving for salt accompanied by profound fatigue typically indicates an adrenal insufficiency, such as Addison disease, or a systemic electrolyte imbalance. When the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate amounts of aldosterone, the kidneys cannot retain sodium in the bloodstream, leading to severe sodium depletion, low blood pressure, and pervasive exhaustion … Read more
