Question 1

have acid reflux my lipase levels were 96h (normal levels are 7-60ul), did another blood test 3 weeks later now my lipase went down 82h (still mild elevated) and amylase is normal. is it pancreatitis or reflux causing elevated lipase levels ?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible to have resolving pancreatitis because amylase would go down before lipase. It is also possible that what you think is symptom of acid reflux may actually be coming from the pancreas and possibly subacute or chronic pancreatitis. Acid reflux disease does not usually cause elevated enzymes.

Question 2

what could cause slightly elevated lipase levels?

Accepted Answer

How elevated?: It would help to know the number. Gall stones and alcohol are the common causes of elevated lipase.

Question 3

could drinking the day of a blood test cause slightly elevated lipase levels? do not drink heavily and never had acute pancreatitis.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol can raise your lipase levels.

Question 4

is pancreatic cancer a common cause of mildly elevated lipase levels?

Accepted Answer

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2 different lipa: There is a lipase made in the mouth and one made in the pancreas and they are chemically distinguishable. So yes. pancreatic cancer can raise lipase levels.

Question 5

if my elevated/fluctuating lipase levels were caused by acinar cell carcinoma, would they likely come back down into normal range occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Forget about Lipase: Lipase is a useless test if you are using it to establish the diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. No good doctor would use it or rely on it for almost any medical condition.
So please get it out of your mind.

Question 6

have had slightly elevated lipase levels twice over past 8 months (80 and then 61 - reference range to 60). drink very rarely. never had acute pancreatitis. have recently had a normal ct scan. what would cause these abnormal levels?

Accepted Answer

Don't know.: Could be a virus or lab error.

Question 7

blood test showed lipase levels slightly elevated. all else normal. what could cause the elevated result? was told its not enough to indicate pancreatitis. had blood in stool a month ago and ongoing left and right side abdominal/chest/back pain?

Accepted Answer

: There are many other causes for a mildly elevated lipase other than pancreatitis. In your case, the reason for the bleeding, such as bowel inflammation, among others may be causing the elevated lipase. Your gastroenterologist remains your best reference in trying to sort it out.

Question 8

my lipase levels are elevated. what can this mean?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing: A mild elevation of serum lipase generally means nothing whatever.  Even taking an Ibuprofen tablet may raise the level. The reference range is simply what most folks have. Lipase is assayed primarily to rule out acute pancreatitis, which is not a subtle disease and in which lipase is usually several times above the top of the reference range.

Question 9

what can cause amylase & lipase levels to slightly elevate? they weren't too high like norm is under 300 it was 332. all rad tests are negative!

Accepted Answer

More than a little: Elevated. Elevations of amylase and lipase are usually due to pancreatic damage, and some times due to intestinal obstruction, renal failure. X-ray is not the most sensitive diagnostic tool for pancreatic lesions. Do you drink; or have gall stones? It would be prudent to consult a gasto-enterologist for a proper workup for your level of enzyme elevations.

Question 10

what causes low lipase levels on blood test?
lipase 7 iu/l (range is 15-60)
amylase 38 iu/l (range is 28-100)

would this cause symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Means nothing: Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthies fall outside on either end. Unless you're obviously sick with bad maldigestion, I would make nothing of this

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A member asked:

Have acid reflux my lipase levels were 96h (normal levels are 7-60ul), did another blood test 3 weeks later now my lipase went down 82h (still mild elevated) and amylase is normal. is it pancreatitis or reflux causing elevated lipase levels ?

A member asked:

What could cause slightly elevated lipase levels?

A member asked:

Could drinking the day of a blood test cause slightly elevated lipase levels? do not drink heavily and never had acute pancreatitis.

A member asked:

Is pancreatic cancer a common cause of mildly elevated lipase levels?

A member asked:

If my elevated/fluctuating lipase levels were caused by acinar cell carcinoma, would they likely come back down into normal range occasionally?

A member asked:

Have had slightly elevated lipase levels twice over past 8 months (80 and then 61 - reference range to 60). drink very rarely. never had acute pancreatitis. have recently had a normal ct scan. what would cause these abnormal levels?

A member asked:

Blood test showed lipase levels slightly elevated. all else normal. what could cause the elevated result? was told its not enough to indicate pancreatitis. had blood in stool a month ago and ongoing left and right side abdominal/chest/back pain?

A member asked:

My lipase levels are elevated. what can this mean?

A member asked:

What can cause amylase & lipase levels to slightly elevate? they weren't too high like norm is under 300 it was 332. all rad tests are negative!

A member asked:

What causes low lipase levels on blood test? lipase 7 iu/l (range is 15-60) amylase 38 iu/l (range is 28-100) would this cause symptoms?

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