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Cirrhosis, protein diet, uric acid
70 yrs has early cirrhosis. Prediabetes, hypertension, subclinical hyperthyroidism.
Dr suggested increased protein intake to prevent muscle wasting due to cirrhosis. But her uric acid is 6.9. Creatinine 1.04. Total protein 7.9.
* Will increase in protein intake, increase her uric acid levels?? Also can high protein raise ammonia buildup?
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Better to take protein rich food
With normal kidneys body can handle that much of protein
If you don't take sufficient protein sarcopenia will result and it will lead to increased adverse events
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