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How can you treat high ammonia levels?
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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.
Answered 11/28/2017
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See details: High ammonia levels results from certain disease states that compromise the function of the liver. You treat the ammonia level by treating the underlying cause.
Answered 11/25/2018
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