Advise parents to seek early medical attention for the patient in the event of intercurrent illness. Always measure an ammonia level immediately in a patient of any age with unexplained lethargy or coma. Treat new onset hyperammonemia aggressively and immediately with advice from experts. Usual treatments for hyperammonemia, such as lactulose, are totally ineffective in patients with urea cycle disorders. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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