Ammonia blood mainly comes from dietary protein, which is unabsorbed in intestine. The protein is broken down by bacteria and passes into bloodstream where it is taken to the liver and converted to urea. Urea is excreted from the body in urine by kidneys. Having high blood levels of ammonia may affect brain function. It… Continue reading Normal Ammonia Levels in Blood
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Ammonia Smell in Nose
The smell of ammonia in the nose is caused to various reasons. . phantosmia, parosmia, sinusitis and certain liver and kidney diseases.. The formation of ammonia is due to hydrogen and nitrogen known as NH3. This means one atom of nitrogen and three atoms of hydrogen; this makes ammonia a weak asset or base which… Continue reading Ammonia Smell in Nose
Sweat Smells like Ammonia
Ammonia is composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is a colorless gas, with a characteristic strong odor. Ammonia is also a building block for the synthesis of many pharmaceutical products and is also used as commercial cleaning products. Sometimes, it is noticed that sweat smells like ammonia. Such unpleasant and unhygienic smell is very irritating,… Continue reading Sweat Smells like Ammonia