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A member asked:

What can cause amylase & lipase levels to slightly elevate? they weren't too high like norm is under 300 it was 332. all rad tests are negative!

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More than a little: Elevated. Elevations of amylase and lipase are usually due to pancreatic damage, and some times due to intestinal obstruction, renal failure. X-ray is not the most sensitive diagnostic tool for pancreatic lesions. Do you drink; or have gall stones? It would be prudent to consult a gasto-enterologist for a proper workup for your level of enzyme elevations.

Dr Sparacino and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/28/2016

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Gallbladder: Passing small gallstones is a possible reason for your elevated amylase and lipase. If you had an ultrasound, and it was normal, no stones and no sludge then consider a nuclear tech hida. Your doc or GI specialist will need to be consulted.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/4/2016

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A member asked:

Ive been feeling a bit dizzy recently so I checked my glucose levels fasting and it is 7.4. Could I have diabetes? I did have an elevated lipase a couple of weeks back but normal amylase & dr said its possibly mild pancreatitis?

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Mid 20s, never drank. Once a month diarrea for a few years. Lsbs normal besides mildly low b12 and amylase (156) and lipase (152) being elevated. What could be causing this? No family history of pancreas issues. Are there non pancreas causes?

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A member asked:

What would cause a mid 20's person (never drank) to have mildly elevated amylase and lipase, once a month oily diarrhea, and low b12? Negative celiac and no IBD. is chronic pancreatitis a strong consideration despite age and never drinking?

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A member asked:

I have a high amylase level of 175, normal lipase, cmp, & CBC though. Should I worry. I was once told that amylase is a worthless test by a ER doctor?

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A member asked:

What can cause mildly elevated amylase and lipase in a mid 20s non drinker with no family history of pancreas disease? Awaiting tests but doc said chronic pancreatitis and cancer are incredibly unlikely but Im not sure what it else raises those?

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