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Can pancreatitis effect, raise blood calcium levels? what tests is needed to determine pancreatitis?

Q: can pancreatitis effect, raise blood calcium levels? what tests is needed to determine pancreatitis?

: High calcium levels can cause pancreatitis which is otherwise diagnosed on symptoms, biochemical findings (specifically amylase and lipase) and imaging. There are significant differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis.

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High calcium levels can cause pancreatitis which is otherwise diagnosed on symptoms, biochemical findings (specifically amylase and lipase) and imaging. There are significant differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis.

Answered 8/9/2021

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Can pancreatitis effect, raise blood calcium levels? what tests is needed to determine pancreatitis?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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