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Seen gp for upper left abdom pain that radiates to central chest (sharp/stabbing) pain. blood work showed elevated amylase and he ordered ultrasound. nly that enzyme was elevated. whats he lookin for?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc
Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Pancreatitis: The pancreas is located in the central upper abdomen with some of it extending into the left upper quadrant. Amylase is one of the pancreatic enzymes that can be elevated in cases of pancreatitis. Ultrasound may be able to look at the pancreas determining the reason for the enzyme elevation and the pain.
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Dr. James Cain
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Nephrology and Dialysis 38 years experience
Pancreatitis: Abdominal pain with elevated amylase is typical of pancreatitis. Lipase should be elevated too.
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