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What would cause high levels of ammonia in the blood if there isn't any liver problems?
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The most likely cause for a person to have abnormally high blood ammonia levels?
Liver problems
How does ammonia affect the body?
At moderate levels ammonia can affect the eyes, skin, and throat of the human body. At higher concentrations, ammonia can cause lung and brain damage.
Why is there high blood ammonia level?
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.
Diabetic Eye Problems?
Diabetic eye problems are caused by uncontrolled high blood glucose levels. When blood glucose is high, the eye's lens swells, creating pressure in the eye that can cause major eye problems, including cataracts and glaucoma.
What are the effects of abdominal fats?
Abdominal fat is in the fatty tissue beneath the skin and can cause bad health in anyone. Having abdominal fat can cause different health problems like hormones, blood pressure, blood sugar levels and cardiac.
Will an infection cause blood sugar levels to rise?
Absolutely
Will infections cause blood sugar levels to rise?
Absolutely
Do low blood glucose levels cause weight loss?
No
Can severe cat urine odor cause permanent damage to the lungs?
Due to the presence of ammonia in urine, it is feasibly possible, assuming the levels of ammonia in the air reach unprecedented concentrations, for the ammonia to alter the internal chemistry of the lungs and cause damage. Under normal circumstances, this is nearly impossible.
Is diabetes the only thing that causes high blood sugars?
No, but this is a common misconception. Whilst diabetes can cause high blood sugar levels, high blood sugar levels can't cause diabetes. There is a variety of causes for it, but this isn't one.
Does lack of insulin will cause High blood glucose levels?
Yes it does.
Will infection cause blood glucose levels to increase or decrease?
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