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My lipase level came back as 20, should i be concerned?

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No: Serum lipase level of 20 is normal. Why did you have the test done? All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 11/9/2013

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A member asked:

I have dull achy pain in my left side, back pain (lower) happening 1+ month. lipase level 70. GI doc said not pancreatis based on Lipase. Any ideas?

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Ive been feeling a bit dizzy recently so I checked my glucose levels fasting and it is 7.4. Could I have diabetes? I did have an elevated lipase a couple of weeks back but normal amylase & dr said its possibly mild pancreatitis?

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A member asked:

LIPASE levels at 10. Were at 16 last December. Low amylase levels as well. Had gallbladder stones for 10 years with recurring attacks. Had a cholecystectomy last year in March. Why are they so low? should I be concerned? Is there anything I can do?

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A member asked:

3 weeks back lipase was high due to alcohol( 60 ml) and reduced to normal level in 1.5 days. No stomach pain .taking gastric medicines and having stomach pains here and there now. Lipase and all other blood tests and US normal. Is this pancreatitis?

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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?

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