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My lipase level is rising. norm is 176 at gi i was at 178 to 238 now at 293. the levels aren't very high but what things could be causing them to rise?
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Ans: Well need to start with a good history of you. Do you drink alcohol? You will need to follow up on these results and see if they improve. May need a scan so stay with your doctor
Answered 12/28/2016
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3 weeks back lipase was high due to alcohol( 60 ml) and reduced to normal level in 1.5 days. No stomach pain .taking gastric medicines and having stomach pains here and there now. Lipase and all other blood tests and US normal. Is this pancreatitis?
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