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High salivary amylase in serum that drops down to normal when doing prep for colonoscopy, and rises again after that: what can be the cause?
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Not much: In the absence of any symptoms or facial swelling/bumps in salivary gland areas, this most likely a non-significant finding. A good oral exam by an ENT or dentist is probably in order if there is any doubt.
Answered 4/8/2021
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