I've been having abdominal pain. my lipase level was 287. no ultrasound since college student on break at home. how do i know when i should i go to er?

Holidays: You may not. The therapy for pancreatitis is to keep hydrated and to try to give your pancrease (pancrelipase) a rest basically with pain medication. In your case, your lipase might be elevated secondary to holiday celebration pattern. Stay very hydrated, drink a lot of water. 2) AVOID fatty foods 3) Eat small portions preferably of vegetables and fruits. The heavier the meal the more your pancreas has to work