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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Hyperammonemia is a serious condition that can arise from various causes.
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and can sometimes lead to systemic complications.
  • The link between UTIs, hyperammonemia, and the effectiveness of obstruction relief requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of hyperammonemia in patients with urinary tract infections.
  • To evaluate the impact of relieving urinary obstruction and administering antimicrobials on hyperammonemia levels.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study was conducted on hospitalized patients diagnosed with UTIs.
  • Plasma ammonia levels, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG-PS) were assessed.
  • Interventions included antimicrobial therapy and indwelling bladder catheterization for urinary retention.

Main Results:

  • Out of 60 studied cases, 8.3% presented with hyperammonemia.
  • Hyperammonemia was associated with lower GCS scores and urinary retention.
  • Treatment involving antimicrobials and urinary obstruction relief led to normalized ammonia levels and improved consciousness in most cases.

Conclusions:

  • Hyperammonemia is a notable complication of urinary tract infections.
  • Urinary retention is identified as a primary cause of hyperammonemia in this context.
  • Effective treatment necessitates both antimicrobial therapy and prompt relief of urinary obstruction.