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Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disorder. Liver is responsible for excreting excess proteins (CHON) in our body. Ammonia is a by-product of protein. If liver is damaged, ammonia levels will go up and will circulate in our blood (condition called hyperammonemia). This is why patients with liver disease are restricted with protein rich foods.
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∙ 9y agoHyperammonemia is a metabolic condition characterized by elevated levels of ammonia in the blood. It can be due to an improperly working liver and/or kidneys. Eating a diet low in proteins may help. You should really discuss this your doctor. It can cause brain damage if not controlled.
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Why we use blood for ammonia level?
When there is excessive level of ammonia in our body, and it is not properly excreted in by the liver, they tend to circulate in our blood. This is why blood is withdrawn to determine ammonia level.
High blood ammonia levels?
In medical term, it is "hyperammonemia".
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What is the most likely reason for a person to have abnormally high blood ammonia levels?
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The most likely cause for a person to have abnormally high blood ammonia levels?
Liver problems
