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 do i know if i have ammonia buildup in my body?

Liver Encephalopathy: Ammonia levels are not usually measured unless a patient has chronic liver disease. Patients with severely elevated ammonia levels may present with altered mental status/drowsiness/decreased level of consciousness.

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

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 3

ammonia level 41 a little elevated gave me lactulose 15ml twice a day hoe long should it take to lower them since there bout that high?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It all depends on your body functions. I think it would be a good idea to ask the physician who prescribed the lactulose.

Question 4

what reason would cause the ammonia level in your body to go up  to 120? is it due to kidney failure this is a question about my 81 year old father

Accepted Answer

An : An elevated blood ammonia level is usually due to liver failure.  High blood ammonia levels can cause serious symptoms including severe confusion and even coma.  Patients with severe liver problems can also have kidney failure as well due to the so-called hepatorenal syndrome.

Question 5

ammonia 107 *on a ventilator 65 %* cirrhosis day 14 in hospital *7 - icu now is had her 2nd paracentesis , unresponsive ammonia level is high- will not come how long before this makes it way to her brain. is this toxic to the body*ammonia?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, ammonia is causing encephalopathy or brain damage and is due to liver failure and while hoping for the best it is time to prepare for the worst. Talk to the medical team what would be next and what are the expectations for functional recovery.

Question 6

while testing for clues to fatigue and night sweats, 2 tests showed high ammonia levels  91 & 44 . hepatitis test neg. why isnt body disposing ammonia?

Accepted Answer

Not a reliable test: Blood ammonia is rarely of much use. Unless you have a failing liver, there is no good reason to do this test. So if your liver functions like the bilirubin level are normal, you can ignore the ammonia levels.

Question 7

10 days before period. ammonia smell in panties. sharp pain at times in lower right section of stomach that comes and goes.. body temp 99.1f.

Accepted Answer

See Below...: Your symptoms are somewhat non-specific.  These can be symptoms of normal ovulation or they can indicate an infection or an ovarian cyst.   The Ammonia smell is frequently something called bacterial vaginosis that is treated with antibiotics but it won't give you pain or a low-grade fever.  If your symptoms persist, see your gyn.  Best wishes!

Question 8

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 9

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 10

how do i know if i have ammonia buildup in my body?

Accepted Answer

Liver Encephalopathy: Ammonia levels are not usually measured unless a patient has chronic liver disease. Patients with severely elevated ammonia levels may present with altered mental status/drowsiness/decreased level of consciousness.

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Ammonia level 41 a little elevated gave me lactulose 15ml twice a day hoe long should it take to lower them since there bout that high?

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What reason would cause the ammonia level in your body to go up to 120? is it due to kidney failure this is a question about my 81 year old father

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Ammonia 107 *on a ventilator 65 %* cirrhosis day 14 in hospital *7 - icu now is had her 2nd paracentesis , unresponsive ammonia level is high- will not come how long before this makes it way to her brain. is this toxic to the body*ammonia?

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While testing for clues to fatigue and night sweats, 2 tests showed high ammonia levels 91 & 44 . hepatitis test neg. why isnt body disposing ammonia?

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10 days before period. ammonia smell in panties. sharp pain at times in lower right section of stomach that comes and goes.. body temp 99.1f.

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

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How can you treat high ammonia levels?

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How do i know if i have ammonia buildup in my body?

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Ammonia 107 on a ventilator 65 % cirrhosis day 14 in hospital 7 - icu now is had her 2nd paracentesis , unresponsive ammonia level is high- will not come how long before this makes it way to her brain. is this toxic to the bodyammonia?