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How likely is it that i have pancreatitis without pain? does any raise in lipase and amylase mean pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis without pain is highly unlikely. Lipase needs to be elevated to greater than three times normal value consider pancreatitis. for info: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pancreatitis#:~:text=points%20about%20pancreatitis-,Pancreatitis%20is%20the%20redness%20and%20swelling%20(inflammation)%20of%20the%20pancreas,pancreas%20and%20let%20it%20heal.

Answered 8/29/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It will be highly unusual to have pancreatitis without pain. There are other sources and conditions that can cause an elevation of lipase and amylase and a different condition causing it is likely to be the culprit. Follow up with your gastroenterologist in order to clarify.

Answered 9/2/2022

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