How Salt Raises Blood Pressure

How Salt Raises Blood Pressure

In this segment from Docs Podcast Episode 21, Dr. Sachith Wijesiriwardena, Consultant Physician, explains how excess salt affects the body and leads to high blood pressure. He breaks down: •⁠ ⁠How salt causes fluid retention •⁠ ⁠Why blood volume increases •⁠ ⁠How this process raises blood pressure over time A clear medical explanation of why reducing salt intake is essential for heart and kidney health. #BloodPressure #Hypertension #SaltIntake #HeartHealth #DocsPodcast