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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Slightly elevated lipase AGain after fod poisioning
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Slightly elevated lipase AGain after fod poisioning
by DVK, Jun 23, 2007 12:00AM
Dr Pho,
I was diagnosed with Celiac 6 months ago (thanks to you)thank you
However in the beginning I did have elevated lipase very mild, normal high was 59, mine 65 to 75, up and down. My doctor says its coming from the gut since we did MRI(enhanced Contrast etc) ultrasound) Endo etc.
Been on GF diet, been doing great for months then my wife and I was hit with some massive food poisoning last week both of us were sick. So I went for a check up and all tests were good except a little low on (K)from the diarea (diarrhea). Bili,bun hemocrit, store levels you name it , white red etc, But my dang lipase was 75 high of 59.
Could this be leaking from the gut as he says.He is a great doc from the UofU in SLC
Could it be mine is normally high since for the past 5 years of checking it has always been at the high line or a little higher.
No pain involved
Comments please!
I was diagnosed with Celiac 6 months ago (thanks to you)thank you
However in the beginning I did have elevated lipase very mild, normal high was 59, mine 65 to 75, up and down. My doctor says its coming from the gut since we did MRI(enhanced Contrast etc) ultrasound) Endo etc.
Been on GF diet, been doing great for months then my wife and I was hit with some massive food poisoning last week both of us were sick. So I went for a check up and all tests were good except a little low on (K)from the diarea (diarrhea). Bili,bun hemocrit, store levels you name it , white red etc, But my dang lipase was 75 high of 59.
Could this be leaking from the gut as he says.He is a great doc from the UofU in SLC
Could it be mine is normally high since for the past 5 years of checking it has always been at the high line or a little higher.
No pain involved
Comments please!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 26, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 26, 2007 12:00AM
The MRI is a pretty comprehensive test that would rule out pancreatic disorders that can raise the lipase.
If the pancreas is completely normal, celiac disease itself can raise the lipase level.
Continued monitoring of the lipase can be done to ensure it isn't rising.
Further testing of the pancreas can be done with an endoscopic ultrasound, however the yield of this test would be low given the normal MRI.
These options can be discussed with your GI physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
If the pancreas is completely normal, celiac disease itself can raise the lipase level.
Continued monitoring of the lipase can be done to ensure it isn't rising.
Further testing of the pancreas can be done with an endoscopic ultrasound, however the yield of this test would be low given the normal MRI.
These options can be discussed with your GI physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
