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What non pancreatic conditions can cause mildly elevated amylase and lipase in a 20s non drinker? doctor said chronic pancreatitis (or any true pancreas issue) is very very unlikely give my age and the fact i dont drink?
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It is not only alcohol that could cause pancreatitis, there are other cause like infections of different types of germs. It is not only the pancreas that makes amylase it could also be from other organs though it could be differentiated by special tests. If you do not have pain nor malabsorption, you may just research with what you know about yourself what may be the cause; or seek second opinion.
Answered 8/8/2023
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