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I've had 12 weeks of gastrointestinal pain. have had ultra-sound, endoscopy, stool test, 3 x blood tests, nexium (esomeprazole) hp7, tinidazole. can you have pancreatitis with normal blood amylase levels?
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Yes, but : Highly unusual. It can happen when the blood is drawn for the test, the amylase level has already returned to normal after initial elevation. In those cases, serum lipase test would be abnormal. Other conditions are possible, such as crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, occult infection or malignancy. Get to a GI specialist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Unusual: But anything is possible. If you are being thoroughly evaluated by a gastroenterologist they are the best person to explain all this to you. Sit down and have a long conversation to find out what they are looking for.
Answered 5/17/2013
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