Elevated amalayse level?? Pancreas inflamation

Heck, sometimes it means the lab made an error. Do you have *any* symptoms?

If you get a surprising lab result the next step is often to repeat the test.

Sally, I don't know anything about amalayse levels, however, if it's any comfort, I was told that bloodwork on a pregnant women is challenging to interpret, because everything is elevated. I had bloodwork done when I was pregnant for life insurance purposes and the nurse said they had to negate all of my values since I was pregnant. With that said though, since your lipids, triglycerides, and estrogen all elevated, I believe there is a greater risk of pancreatitis, so just do a thorough follow up!

Something else I thought of...I think amalayse levels can also be elevated if you have a parital bowel obstruction. Since those are pretty common especially during pregnancy, maybe that's the culprit.

Hey guys thanks so much for your replies, I love this site! Everyone is so helpful! They've done some repeat tests but they seem to be worried :/ they've said I should know the results in a week or so I guess I just sit and worry in the meantime

I have felt some pain so maybe it is a bowel obstruction sounds like it could be

Does anyone know what the amalayse level should be?

Thanks again guys
Sally

Usually, elevated amylase levels are a sign of pancreatitis. There must have been symptoms or other abnormal tests, because amylase is not one of your typical screening tests. If your level was extemely high, you'd be in the hospital, if that helps at all.

Yes, it is true that pregnancy can set off falsely elevated lab values, but this is probably not one of those times. Sometimes pregnancy can trigger autoimmune reactions, so there is that. It could even be a gallstone in just the wrong place...

Sit tight and wait for further information from your doctor. If you start having escalating symptoms of pain, nausea, etc., you need to call in and possibly be admitted to the hospital for closer observation.

Hopefully, this simmers down quickly. Good luck!

Jan