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Amylase was 208 u/l (ref range 31-110) and lipase was 253 u/l (ref range 13-78). ct of pancreas was normal but have symptoms like nausea, fatty stools, fatigue and weight loss with extreme thirst. could it be chronic pancreatitis instead of acute?

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Could be: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/23/2020

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A member asked:

Amylase was 208 u/l (ref range 31-110) and lipase was 253 u/l (ref range 13-78). ct of pancreas was normal but have symptoms like nausea, fatty stools, fatigue and weight loss with extreme thirst. could it be chronic pancreatitis instead of acute?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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