Many things can cause the symptoms you describe, including pancreatitis. These include GERD, ulcers, inflammation of the upper digestive tract, as well as liver/gallbladder disease. The upper GI series is a good idea, as well as an abdominal ultrasound (if the pain is on the right side), or CT scan. I agree with the hepatitis profile. The amylase and lipase would help evaluate for pancreatitis.
If the upper GI series is not revealing, an upper endoscopy can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal 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.
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Sorry to hijack your question, but the forum MD will still answer you shortly.
Surgeon--are you aware the ovarian cancer forum has reopened as pt. to pt. support? There are lots of questions there, and we miss your wisdom and insight. If you could find the time to wander over occasionally it would be very helpful to some very worried people.
I've actually never wandered over into the ovarian cancer forum; gynecology is not in my zone of expertise. Sorry.
As to the question regarding abdominal pain and liver enzymes: it's very unlikely related to diverticulitis. The combination of upper abdominal pain and elevated liver enzymes raises the possibility of gallstone problems.