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Do i have pancreatitis? if my pancreas is enlarged and we don't know why. and having severe pain!?
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Possibly: Pancreatitis can be diagnosed with the presence of typical pancreatitis pain (above belly button ; radiating to the back) and elevation of pancreatic enzyme levels (amylase/ lipase) in the blood > 3x normal.
Answered 10/1/2013
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