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  2. Hyperammonemia - Wikipedia

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    Hyperammonemia, or high ammonia levels, is a metabolic disturbance characterised by an excess of ammonia in the blood. Severe hyperammonemia is a dangerous condition that may lead to brain injury and death. It may be primary or secondary. Ammonia is a substance that contains nitrogen. It is a product of the catabolism of protein.

  3. List of adverse effects of valproate - Wikipedia

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    Elevated aminotransferase concentrations (dose-related; indicative of liver injury) Common (1-10%) ... Brain problems due to high ammonia levels; Low body temperature;

  4. Ornithine translocase deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Clinical findings in HHH syndrome are non-specific. If the disorder is suspected, laboratory testing can provide diagnostic information. Plasma amino acid analysis will show elevated ornithine levels, and urine amino acids will detect homocitrulline. Orotic acid may also be elevated. Ammonia levels can be variably elevated.

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    Once identified, high ammonia levels can be managed and treated in several ways. These treatments may include medications, dietary changes including protein restriction, managing underlying conditions, or hospitalization in more severe cases, especially if neurological symptoms are present.

  6. Hepatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    The diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy is a clinical one, once other causes for confusion or coma have been excluded; no test fully diagnoses or excludes it. Serum ammonia levels are elevated in 90% of people, but not all hyperammonaemia (high ammonia levels in the blood) is associated with encephalopathy.

  7. Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency - Wikipedia

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    In individuals with marked hyperammonemia, a urea cycle disorder is usually high on the list of possible causes. While the immediate focus is lowering the patient's ammonia concentrations, identifying the specific cause of increased ammonia levels is key as well. [citation needed]

  8. Protein toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Protein toxicity is the effect of the buildup of protein metabolic waste compounds, like urea, uric acid, ammonia, and creatinine.Protein toxicity has many causes, including urea cycle disorders, genetic mutations, excessive protein intake, and insufficient kidney function, such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury.

  9. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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    Lactulose is commonly prescribed for children who develop fear of their bowel movements and are withholders. This is because lactulose, when dosed in the proper amount, causes a bowel movement that is impossible to retain for very long. Lactulose is also used for the elderly because of its gentle and consistent results. [medical citation needed]