Can you OD on salt?

Just keep pushihng the fluids to flush it out of his system.

He should go to the doctor or ER. I understand that you can die if there is too much salt in your system. I would at least call the ER and ask them.

take him to the emergency room asap or call for the paramedics!!!

you might need to take him to the hospital and get him on an IV of fluid. Start him in a cold bath first to see if his temp will go down so it is easier for him to re-hydrate. Also try Power aide/ Gatorade drinks they are full of electrolytes. It helps when you are trying to get over a hang over. You lose electrolytes when you sweat so therefore your body needs it to replenish itself.

Not too sure about ODing on salt. Your husband needs to go to the hospital / emergency room to be checked out and re-hydrated.

The answer to your question is YES, absolutly. One CAN overdose on salt, and the detrimental affects of salt overdose are associated primarily with dehydration and inability to rehydrate. So…you’re certainly on the right track. Your efforts to help your husband are probably appropriate but are probably lacking a vital element. The body can only rehydrate and maintain hydration when it has the ability to hold on to the water. Something called “Electrolytes” are what afford the body this ability. I’m sure you’ve heard of “Pedialyte.” Go buy some and follow its dosage instructions. While Pedialyte is most commonly associated with small children and babies, its fundamental purpose is rehydration and it can be used for anyone (any age). Typically it’s used when infants or small children have vomitted excessively, to the point of dehydration. The “electrolytes” in pedialyte shall be immediately accessible to your husband, as the solution is drinkable.

Just an FYI; Cooking Wine by nature is required by the US FDA to be made “Undrinkable”. So the harsh side-effects associated with its mass consumption are a matter of deliberation. Its preservatives are made from sodium, which are added directly to the wine during processing. So it contains something akin to Table Salt and/or MSG, in extremely high quantities. You’ll definitely want to replenish your husbands stores of naturally occuring, positive electrolytes. I make the distinction of “positive”, because electrolytes themselves are often comprised of some salts, among other things…however these particular salts (present in Pedialyte) are essential for cells within the body to maintain and hold onto water. You can generally find Pedialyte at any CVS Pharmacy (and most any other pharmacy or Grocery Store) typically in the Baby Section where the bottles and baby hygiene products are. There are also generic brand products similar to Pedialyte that have the exact same effect.

PRIORITY #1 Consult either Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) just to be safe. They’ll advise you as to whether you need to contact the ER or not. It’s best to seek their advice, to be on the safer side. Rehydration even with the aid of an electrolyte rich solution, sometimes isn’t necessarily as simple as it seems. Poison control may advise that your husband possibly go to have his sodium, electrolyte, and hydration levels measured/monitored to ensure that his vital organs maintain their health and optimum functionaility.

(Additional FYI – Pain, dehydration, & lethargy are the primarily side-effects of sodium overdose.)

PRIORITY #2 Purchase some Pedialyte (or comparable product)

I wouldn’t reccomend Gatorade or Poweraid; (at least not primarily) as those products are packed full of high fructose corn syrup, and are comprised of negligible amounts of electrolytes; certainly not enough to provide your husband with sufficient amounts of hydration-restoring elements. Of course, if you’re unable to find Pedialyte or its generic versions, then I suppose Gatorade would be a necessary substitute until you can find the real thing.

I certainly don’t think your husband is in any immediate danger. I hope this information helps even the slightest bit.