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Ammonia Levels
Does anyone know the name for the condition that leads to elevated ammonia levels in the blood? I think it happens when the liver is less able to remove toxins from the blood and can lead to confusion and other symptoms.
Thanks for any input.
Isobella
Thanks for any input.
Isobella
Hi Isobella,
Decompensated cirrhosis can lead to elevated serum ammonia, which in turn can cause hepatic encephalopathy. Ammonia normally develops in the gut, but when the liver loses it’s synthetic capability, it is unable to metabolize any longer. Does that help any?
http://janis7hepc.com/cirrhosis22.htm
Best—
Bill
Decompensated cirrhosis can lead to elevated serum ammonia, which in turn can cause hepatic encephalopathy. Ammonia normally develops in the gut, but when the liver loses it’s synthetic capability, it is unable to metabolize any longer. Does that help any?
http://janis7hepc.com/cirrhosis22.htm
Best—
Bill
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