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Is is normal for serum lipase levels to go up after having just eaten a fatty meal vs. when having fasted?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Lipase and diet: Depends on what is wrong with you, how they measure it and what type of fatty meal. Discuss with your Dr. there.

Dr Riojas agreed

Answered 6/29/2017

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