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What Causes Elevated Ammonia Levels?

My husband is currently in the hospital. His ammonia levels keep going up. He gets better on day then the next he gets worse. He has been on the transplant list for about 4 years now. He had the tips procedure about 4 years ago. I guess my question is what is his live expectancy at this point if he does not get a liver? He last meld score was 20 about a month ago.
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome.
High ammonia is serious condition,usually caused by terminal stages of kidney or liver dysfunction. The underlying cause should be treated and then values will stabilize and this must be done by experienced centre and hepatologist. I hope I have helped. Kindly regards.
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What Causes Elevated Ammonia Levels?

Hello and welcome. High ammonia is serious condition,usually caused by terminal stages of kidney or liver dysfunction. The underlying cause should be treated and then values will stabilize and this must be done by experienced centre and hepatologist. I hope I have helped. Kindly regards.