Is Lipase Value Of 700 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sat, 26 Sep 2015

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Question : 2 years back I had my gall bladder removed-emergency Surgeon found pancreatis.
At that time my Lipase was 900 amylase normal.
After giving my pancreas a rest, 3 Days (maybe more) released with lipase 350 amalyze normal.Found a Dr. He did all the tests-CT camera look, etc. Lipase 700 amalyze Normal.
This was a span=-Hospital March 2013, Dr. tests Dec.2013.
Seemed to go between 200-700. Recently my amalyze normal. Lipase normal.

You probably did not need all the information I wrote,
Is my pancreatis in remission, do not have pancreatis anymore? As long as I keep
numbers normal?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
With normal numbers, your pancreas is fine!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

These numbers and the trend are suggestive of total remission of the pancreatitis. With absence of symptoms, there is really no reason to continue nursing fear about pancreatitis.

I hope this clarifies any doubts. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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