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A member asked:
What does pancreatitis really mean? can someone have no pain and still have pancreatitis? does just high lipase (570) and high amylase mean pancreatitis or can it be caused by the stomach flu?
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Pancreatitis means acute or chronic inflammation of the Pancreas. Acute pancreatitis is associated with severe abdominal pain and other GI upset symptoms such as loss of appetite and nausea/vomiting. Chronic pancreatitis develops after repeated bouts of acute pancreatitis.....often caused by excessive use of alcohol. What are your present symptoms and for how long have you had this problem???
Answered 8/30/2022
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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your lipase level while slightly elevated is not at a level to be diagnostic of pancreatitis. You lab tests and symptoms could be due to a viral infection. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/30/2022
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