Re elevated Amylase and low level of Vitamin D possibly caused by liver damage?

[OrientalMan]

Hi all,

I'm a first timer to this forum. I'm an asian male, 38 years old, chronic HBV carrier. I just got my most recent lab results back:

1. Liver function:

ALP 69 (42-120)
AST 25 (10-42)
ALT 27 (10-60)

2. HBV DNA:
6566 (<160)

3. AFP 7.7 (<9.0)

4. Did Ultrasound in sept 08 and Feb 09, both normal

However, my PCP also ordered Amylase and Vitamin D tests for me, and they are NOT normal:

Amylase:   [H] 176 (25-125)
Vitamin D 25 OH: [L] 17 (30-100)

I'm just curious about how these two tests enter the picture? Are they caused by a possible liver damage?
BTW, my PCP ordered these labs for me to investigate my weight loss (lost more than 20lbs during last 12 months, despite good appetite, and no other symptoms).


Thanks!

[zellyf]

Amylase can be related to the pancreas.  

[OrientalMan]

Hi zellyf,

Thanks for your comments. All my blood labs are fine, except for the amylase (elevated) and Vitamin D (low).

[zellyf]

Vitamin D deficiency is a very common diagnosis right now among the general population...not limited to Hep B.

That said, unexplained weight loss is never something to ignore.  Have you had a complete blood count or any other investigative testing?

[cajim]

Sorry.  I don't know enough to comment.

[OrientalMan]

Hi Jim,

Thanks for your comments. Could you elaborate a little more? Did you mean my weight loss might be caused by high amylase and low Vitamin D level? Thanks

[cajim]

Your liver readings were pretty good.  The tests could relate to your weight loss.