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What are the diseases that are associated with elevated ammonia and lactate levels?
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Many: There is a large list of conditions that result in elevated ammonia and/or lactate. The body chemistry is malfunctioning, often thru a genetic defect. There are many chemical pathways that may go awry in these situations and can be very serious, even life threatening. You must see your doctor , if these conditions occur.
Answered 1/9/2013
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