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I have bulimia. i chckd my amylase levels is abv nrml mines was 130 normal is 100. lipase and renal function nrml will my amylase be nrmal if i stop?

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Dr. Marie Beasley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Likely: There can be other causes of increased amylase but if it is due to the bulimia it should return to normal after the purging has stopped.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/30/2016

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A member asked:

I have bulimia. i chckd my amylase levels is abv nrml mines was 130 normal is 100. lipase and renal function nrml will my amylase be nrmal if i stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marie Beasley answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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