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What to do if i have pancreatitis - if so what should my blood amylase levels be like?
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Few things: if pain is severe ,you should go to the hospital. liquid diet otherwise. avoid alcohol. amylase level is usually normal, when it goes above normal, it suggests pancreatitis
Answered 8/21/2016
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