His Amylase is 72 however lipase is 314. He feels a heaviness on right side of abdomen. It swells like there is a ball stuck there and very hard. It pains and very uncomfortable.
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Pt has normal amylase levels and increased serum lipase .... although the levels of serum lipase should be 3 times higher than normal limits for diagnosis of pancreatitis
Next Steps
will needs USG abdomen and pelvis
nil per oral
iv fluids and analgesics
Is lipase 63.1 u/l dangerous? Every other parameters of blood test are absolutely normal.
Kindly confirm.
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