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Avatar f tn Two and a half years ago, in status epilepticus, unconscious for 3 weeks, my ammonia level was 1,494. The test was taken numerous times because no one could believe that I was still alive. I have this documented. I have no history of drug or alcohol abuse. Have you ever heard of anyone with an ammonia level this elevated who survived it without any lasting organ damage?
Avatar f tn I recently found out I had high ammonia, it was 66, I am taking lactalose and it is is now normal. All my blood work is within normal ranges on my liver function test and I also had a sonogram, have a mild fatty liver. Was wondering what could have caused this. I do drink a few beers a night.
Avatar m tn My dad has cirrhosis of the liver and his ammonia levels are extremely high, he also has pneumonia. He is really really sick and I am just wondering if anybody knows what is happening to him.
1969477 tn?1327548419 Mixing bleach with ammonia is very bad for you, it can cause someone to pass out and it can also cause death. I would look into this further for sure.
1008841 tn?1293598960 Hi there. The blood test for ammonia is AFP or alpha fet protein test. It measures the level of ammonia in your blood. When it is high it is not much fun. The explaination in Hector SF's post is so accurate. The first indication for me that it is high is that my hands shake and I can't write and it's hard to hold fork or spoon. I also get confused easily and can't sort things out. Sometimes I think I'm okay - until I get it in control again and look back.
Avatar m tn Do you eat a lot of meat and very little carbohydrates? If this ratio becomes unbalanced it can cause the ammonia smell in your sweat and bowel movements.
Avatar f tn but ive always used semi permanant dyes that have no ammonia in it. So if yr doing a touch up, try nd use a dye with no ammonia in it:) best advice i could give.
Avatar f tn He has been hospitalized several times after transplant for confusion. His ammonia levels can be as little as 10 points above normal to 165. This makes it hard to do anything. He takes 9 Rifaximin a day and at first sign..if I catch it.. I give him lactulose. No one has been able to tell us WHY this keeps happening or what else we can do. He has at least 3 to 4 ...or more bowel movements a day. Any help will be appreciated.
Avatar n tn not alot of meat although lately I have bee drinking a protein shake...has not changed the dizziness or the liver function. Very little sugar, no alcahol. I ma on a med topmax for the dizziness as a nuerologist suggested it is from migraines.
Avatar f tn http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/ammonia/test.
Avatar n tn Urine smells like ammonia
Avatar n tn My sister has liver failure, but I feel like I am getting more questions than answers, what are the right questions to ask to find out where she is in the process, she is currently in a rehab to get back on her feet after spending 30 days in the ICU restrained do to confusion, she has a very disteneded belly and has alot of diarrhea also using a walker to get around, this is her 3rd time in the hospital for drinkig and ammonia levels so high she was out of her mind, there is no talk of a drainin
Avatar f tn I'm 6 weeks pregnant and I work in a paint department. I mix colors and clean up paint pretty much. Since I've worked there we have always used glass cleaner to clean the paint off the desk and our hands. I didnt know this until today but the cleaner we use has ammonia in it. I've been using it every day for a few months to get the paint off of my hands. Could it have hurt my baby?
Avatar n tn We discovered that my husband had an episode of Encephalopathy, which is high ammonia in the blood. But by the time we had his blood checked his levels were right smack in the middle of the range. Doctor said he was fine. So my question is can this ammonia gone untreated continue to rise and lower on its own. Because he has days that he seems fine and then days when he is not with me completely. He does not eat much as his taste buds are totally out of wack. Most foods taste very salty.
Avatar m tn the really bad mix which can actually cause death is when you mix clorox and ammonia together like in the toilet....i have read that the vapors of that can kill people quickly in an enclosed area but i am not sure if it was a heart related death that happens or not...man o man was that a positive post....i don't think it has to do w. sensitivity i think it is just people who may have underlying heart issues..
Avatar f tn Can a person have elevated ammonia in bloodstream from an environmental exposure? And what would the symptoms be?
Avatar m tn I’m sorry to hear of your husband’s troubles. Is he currently taking Lactulose or anything to manage ammonia production? The Lactulose will be the sticky-sweet liquid that gives him the runs? He may need to have that adjusted, or possibly have another drug added to that regimen.
Avatar f tn I was taking Nature Throid but discontinued because of a weird side effect- strong ammonia-smelling sweat while exercising. Has anyone heard of that before? I was concerned about my kidneys... And had to wash exercise clothes several time to get rid of the smell. What would cause this?
Avatar n tn There are three stages of cirrhosis. Do you have varices, ascites, excessive ammonia? Please, tell us more about your labs and symptoms. It is hard to understand what exactly your situation is. But no matter what, please, do not despair. Failing interferon treatment doesn't mean you are going to die. Many people try it and fail. You are not alone in this. Does your doctor say anything about transplant? It is often done when liver fails.
Avatar n tn From my reading on the subject, in the later stages of cirrhosis, when the liver can no longer do its job, ammonia can build up in the brain which can cause mild cognitive impairment all the way up to complete disorientation. I'm just wondering if her hallucinations could be caused by the cirrhosis. If it is, there is a simple treatment. They would give her lactulose which would get rid of the ammonia in her brain.
Avatar n tn Patients with liver disease are unable to process or detoxify ammonia so that ammonia levels can reach dangerously high levels. This is coupled by increased ammonia production of colonic bacteria, especially if one is constipated or has an irregular bowel movement. High protein intake can also lead to an incresed ammonia production. I suggest you talk about these possibilities with your doctors.
Avatar m tn The premise of most pathophysiologic theories involves the accumulation of ammonia in the central nervous system, producing alterations of neurotransmission that affect consciousness and behavior. Ammonia interferes with brain function at many sites. Ammonia crosses the blood-brain barrier and directly depresses the central nervous system.