Simple lab test: Pancreatitis is a condition that is easily demonstrable by physical examination and simple laboratory tests, namely, serum amylase and lipase. While other conditions can cause these to be elevated, the most common cause is pancreatitis. Pacreatitis is usually caused by excessive alcohol intake, gallstones or gallbladder disease, injury, or drug reacton
Answered 5/18/2014
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Check lipase: Ask your doctor to check lipase. Elevated lipase supports diagnosis of pancreatitis.
Answered 5/19/2014
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