Noteworthy Characteristics. Picea abies, commonly called Norway spruce, is a large pyramidal evergreen conifer that is native to the mountains of northern and central Europe east to the Urals. In its native European habitat, it typically matures to 100-150' (occasionally to 200') tall.
Ammonia Level: That depends what the cause of your elevated ammonia level is. If the cause is liver disease or failure, your ammonia levels will likely rise again when you stop the lactulose. If the reason for your high ammonia levels are not addressed, your levels will continue to rise after the lactulose is stopped. ...Read more.
An elevated blood ammonia level is typically seen in individuals having Reyeâs syndrome. Ammonia toxicity associated with Reyeâs syndrome causes confusion, seizures and drowsiness. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a cause for raised levels of ammonia in the blood. RBCs contain a high concentration of protein. Profuse bleeding, particularly in the upper part of the GI tract, increases the protein load in the intestine and the synthesis of ammonia.