Question 1

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 2

how elevated do lipase levels typically get in someone with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ms. Amanda: Unfortunately there are no good tests for screening for pancreatic cancer. Lipase is not reliable and lumpy fat is a quack thing. 
You may consult this site for info on this topic:
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/pancreaticcancer/detailedguide/pancreatic-cancer-detection

Question 3

recently had pancreatitis. my lipase has been wacky since may 31.but everything else is normal blood wise.will i get into gi 2mrw or will gi tell me go 2 er.supposed 2 c gi the 24th.having symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Daily monitoring: of lipase does not correlate with disease. If your are asymptomatic most likely your GI will evaluate prior to determine need for intervention

Question 4

can you tell me in a poor pt with epigastric pain of 4 days,if you had to order just one test,which would you choose- amylase or lipase?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the suspicion was for pancreatitis, I would choose lipase. But the choice would depend on your history, physical findings and any other data that may be available.

Question 5

i dont understand why doctors in hospitals tell you that all your blood work is okay when some of it is low. my lipase levels are always low and its been concerning. right now they are at 53 units. my ast is also low at 12.0 rbc is low its at 4.03?

Accepted Answer

: All above labs appear to be normal, there is no low lipase, it can be as low as 0. The majority of times slightly abnormal values are not discussed if they do not contribute to the main diagnosis.

Question 6

is a lipase lvl of 360 units of normal range?

Accepted Answer

No: The level is higher than normal. You may consult this site for information on this topic: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003465.htm

Question 7

chronic lipase elevation.  negative eus. possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Ignore it: Some people's lipase always runs high, and if the amylase is normal and there's nothing else to suggest pancreatitis on imaging or maldigestion / pancreatic insufficiency clinically, this is probably a false lead.

Question 8

what could cause low lipase? last week lipase 30 (23-300), this week lipase 15 l (16-63).

Accepted Answer

Low lipase: Low lipase levels can be seen with pancreatitis, crohn disease, cystic fibrosis, or celiac disease.

Question 9

how do i reduce my lipase level?

Accepted Answer

Why is it elevated?: An elevated lipase is usually an indication of pancreatitis and that needs to be treated by a physician and is not an issue for self diagnosis or treatment.

Question 10

what does an elevated lipase and amylase mean?

Accepted Answer

Can be pancreas infl: Amylase: enzyme made by pancreas and salivary glands.  Elevation can be seen with pancreatitis, mumps, vomiting/bulimia sometimes with other GI  (gallbladder, ulcer), gyn issues.
Lipase is a somewhat more specific pancreatic enzyme.  Mild elevations non specific, very high more specific marker of pancreatic inflammation.  Kidney disease screws up the values. Incr. In cystic fibrosis, celiac, .

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

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How elevated do lipase levels typically get in someone with acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas?

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Recently had pancreatitis. my lipase has been wacky since may 31.but everything else is normal blood wise.will i get into gi 2mrw or will gi tell me go 2 er.supposed 2 c gi the 24th.having symptoms?

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Can you tell me in a poor pt with epigastric pain of 4 days,if you had to order just one test,which would you choose- amylase or lipase?

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I dont understand why doctors in hospitals tell you that all your blood work is okay when some of it is low. my lipase levels are always low and its been concerning. right now they are at 53 units. my ast is also low at 12.0 rbc is low its at 4.03?

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Is a lipase lvl of 360 units of normal range?

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Chronic lipase elevation. negative eus. possible causes?

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What could cause low lipase? last week lipase 30 (23-300), this week lipase 15 l (16-63).

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How do i reduce my lipase level?

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What does an elevated lipase and amylase mean?

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