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Q: Hyperammonia

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 28th, 2008

what does a high level of amonia in your blood most likley signify?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 30th, 2008

Blood Disorders Answer A4214

Current medical status: i had a blood test and was told i had a high level of amonia

Normal blood ammonia levels range from 10-40 µmol/L (or 6-20 mg/dL). A high level of ammonia (hyperammonia) in the blood indicates a heavy liver disorder like severe hepatitis, cirrhosis, Reye's syndrome (in children), liver necrosis due to poisoning etc,. In babies hyperammonia can be due to a genetic defect that affects the liver function.

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