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Suggest Treatment For Confusion And Kidney Infection
my brother went through the 12 week program of harvoni. he has be hopitalized twicw now for high amonnia levels, causing great confussion, and balance problems. they put him on a drink to help with this.he has now deveoped a kidney infection, and is back in the hospital. all in less than 3 monthes . are these effects of the treatment?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then eliminated in urine. Ammonia levels in blood rise when the liver is not able to convert ammonia to urea.High ammonia may result in encephalopathy that may manifest with confusion.
A kidney infection may not be caused by this condition or its trestment.It may just be a coincidence.From the result of urinalysis, the germ in cause of the kidney infection may be identified and treatment will be administered.
Hope this will help
Best regards
Thanks for posting on HCM
The liver normally converts ammonia into urea, which is then eliminated in urine. Ammonia levels in blood rise when the liver is not able to convert ammonia to urea.High ammonia may result in encephalopathy that may manifest with confusion.
A kidney infection may not be caused by this condition or its trestment.It may just be a coincidence.From the result of urinalysis, the germ in cause of the kidney infection may be identified and treatment will be administered.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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