To help reduce ammonia production in the colon, patients with cirrhosis may be given a(n):

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Antibiotics can help reduce the amount of ammonia-producing bacteria in the colon, thereby decreasing ammonia production. This can be beneficial for patients with liver cirrhosis who may have high levels of ammonia in their blood due to their liver's decreased ability to metabolize it. The other options (appetite stimulant, enema, diuretic) do not address or have any effect on ammonia production in the colon.

To Help Reduce Ammonia Production in the Colon, Patients with Cirrhosis