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25 year old gnawing pain in back where pancreas is located. two ultrasounds 6 months apart showed nothing, full visualisation. still pain, worry?

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Pain: Make sure to check, then recheck your amylase and lipase test since these are markers for pancreatitis.

Answered 9/1/2016

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A member asked:

25 year old gnawing pain in back where pancreas is located. two ultrasounds 6 months apart showed nothing, full visualisation. still pain, worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Hacking answered

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