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Can ammonia form on the liver? need expert opinions!
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No: ammonia is cleared by the liver. if the liver is not working properly (due to cirrhosis), ammonia bypasses the liver and builds up in the bloodstream, causing confusion (known as hepatic encephalopathy)
Answered 5/22/2014
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