A member asked:

I was diagnosed with macrolipasemia (fluctuating high lipase numbers) without pathological findings (ct, mrcp) or symptoms (no pain, nausea, vomiting). i rarely drink. is it safe to drink 1 or 2 beers?

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Dr. Julian Bennett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Avoid if possible: Your elevated lipase, seems to be somewhat of a mystery and it seems that you have some concern about further possible injury to your pancreas by using alcohol. While one or 2 beers is typically benign, given your mysterious lipase elevation, I would avoid it until the reason for your elevated lipase is determined. Follow up with your gastroenterologist, he will have the best in info about this

Answered 5/27/2014

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Why was lipase done?: I wouldn't given your symptoms and potential effect of alcohol on the pancreas

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