Experiences with

Amylase test

My blood amylase test came back high (133) but it looks like raised amylase is associated with pancreatitis and I don't appear to have symptoms of that. Getting a call from my GP to discuss results in a few days but wondered if this is common with acid reflux? Thanks

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This is a verrrry long post!! If anyone actually reads to the end you have my full respect I’m a returning member to the forum. I used to be active when I was being treated for severe asthma. I used to routinely end up in hospital for basic chest infections, and struggled with chest aching and tightness

Does this mean a cancer,as it is borderlineBone profile Full blood count Liver function tests Serum amylase level Tumour Markers Urea and electrolytes

Has anyone had this? I don't have any other symptoms of pancreatitis except for slightly raised amylase however I do also have acid reflux that's improving on PPIs.The mottling is mild and sometimes not visible but seems to have started at the same time I started with reflux.

I know it can related to pancreatitis but I don't have any other symptoms but it's definitely something that I have noticed since having reflux for the past 2 months.I have an ultrasound on my abdomen on Friday as my amylase results from a blood test were slightly raised so they are checking for any

My partner already has family history. Now along with abdominal pain, he also has high amylase. I am not sure if amylase is an indicator of pancreatic cancer or not?

hello everyone and I hope you are all well. I'm a alcoholic of 10 years and just turned 30 . I've been drinking very heavily for the past 7 years. I've given up for weeks/months but can never end up quitting for good. I ended up drinking half of bottle of vodka,which Led me to drink 2 more

A chest X-ray showed hyperinflated lungs, and a blood test showed elevated amylase levels. I was referred for spirometry to check for COPD, and the GP wrote to a consultant to see if a CT scan should be arranged to check for pancreatitis.

hello, please note I have an existing rare autoimmune disease called Adult Onset Stills Disease of rheumatology speciality. I fear I may have chronic pancreatitis or autoimmune pancreatitis due to symptoms however the locum GP who rang me to discuss raised amylase in my blood tests is referring me for

I also did and mri and fibroscan that didn't show any problem, my blood test are fine beside a little elevated amylase (150) and a bit low ceruloplasmine (18).

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