Q: son has a level of ammonia of <9 is this bad? vitaem b12 is 1690

That's fine: Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either side.

Q: how can you treat high ammonia levels?

Lactulose: The most common treatment is a sugary, thick syrup called lactulose. It binds ammonia in the gut and decreases its absorption into the blood stream.

Q: how can i tell if my ammonia levels are high in my body?

Blood test.: A blood test can determine the ammonia level in your body.

Q: what is the max you can take of lactolose to reduce ammonia levels?

Consult your doctor: The maximum recommended dose is 45ml four times a day or 180ml in a day. Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious medical condition and its treatment should be monitored by doctor . So please consult your doctor.

Q: blood ammonia level was 38 is this a little high?

Does not: Sound like it but it depends on you lab normals

Q: what are ways for a girl to tell if her ammonia level is high?

Clinically she would: Have altered mentation. You may also order blood work for ammonia level and get the actual number.

Q: what level of ammonia is fatal?

No one best answer: Ammonia is produced by metabolism of protein & by absorption (is produced by intestinal bacteria).Ability to process ammonia is poor in advanced liver failure, and ammonia level rises.Ammonia contributes to hepatic encephalopathy, which refers to the brain being affected, and can lead to coma.Levels vary greatly for a number of reasons, and do not necessarily correlate with symptoms.

Q: what does it mean for your ammonia level is high?

Evaluation warranted: Ammonia is a by product of metabolism by the liver. Elevated ammonia levels generally mean there is a problem with liver metabolism. Further evaluation is warranted.

Q: what does low ammonia levels in your blood do to u?

Nothing: I take it that your blood ammonia level was measured and your level fell below the "reference range". A high ammonia, especially if very high, tends to mean trouble. However, a low level just means you are even lower than most healthy folks. "treat the patient, not the numbers." best wishes.

Question 1

do slightly elevated ammonia levels always indicate a problem in the body?

Accepted Answer

Yes, maybe: An ammonia test measures the amount of ammonia in the blood. Most ammonia in the body forms when protein is broken down by bacteria in the intestines. The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then eliminated in urine.

Ammonia levels in the blood rise when the liver is not able to convert ammonia to urea. This may be caused by cirrhosis or severe hepatitis.

Question 2

son has a level of ammonia of <9 is this bad? vitaem b12 is 1690

Accepted Answer

That's fine: Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either side.

Question 3

how can you  treat high ammonia levels?

Accepted Answer

Lactulose: The most common treatment is a sugary, thick syrup called lactulose. It binds ammonia in the gut and decreases its absorption into the blood stream.

Question 4

how can i tell if my ammonia levels are high in my body?

Accepted Answer

Blood test.: A blood test can determine the ammonia level in your body.

Question 5

what is the max you can take of lactolose to reduce ammonia levels?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: The maximum recommended dose is 45ml four times a day or 180ml in a day. Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious medical condition and its treatment should be monitored by doctor . So please consult your doctor.

Question 6

blood ammonia level was 38 is this a little high?

Accepted Answer

Does not: Sound like it but it depends on you lab normals

Question 7

what are ways for a girl to tell if her ammonia level is high?

Accepted Answer

Clinically she would: Have altered mentation. You may also order blood work for ammonia level and get the actual number.

Question 8

what level of ammonia is fatal?

Accepted Answer

No one best answer: Ammonia is produced by metabolism of protein & by absorption (is produced by intestinal bacteria).Ability to process ammonia is poor in advanced liver failure, and ammonia level rises.Ammonia contributes to hepatic encephalopathy, which refers to the brain being affected, and can lead to coma.Levels vary greatly for a number of reasons, and do not necessarily correlate with symptoms.

Question 9

what does it mean for your ammonia level is high?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation warranted: Ammonia is a by product of metabolism by the liver.  Elevated ammonia levels generally mean there is a problem with liver metabolism.  Further evaluation is warranted.

Question 10

what does low ammonia levels in your blood do to u?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: I take it that your blood ammonia level was measured and your level fell below the "reference range". A high ammonia, especially if very high, tends to mean trouble. However, a low level just means you are even lower than most healthy folks. "treat the patient, not the numbers." best wishes.

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