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My son is 14 yrs. old had severe belly pain. the lipase increased from 120. to 220 in 24 hrs. he' on cortisone synthroid (thyroxine) and ddavp. what's wrong?

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Maybe pancreatitis: Lipase increases with inflammation of the pancreas. This is a serious condition.Call your doc or go to the er now!

Dr Singh and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2020

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