What is lipase levels?

What are reasons for elevated lipase levels other than pancreatitis?

  • Answer:

    Lipase may be increased in tumors of the pancreas, or stomach certain stomach conditions. These conditions are usually painful. Gall bladder infection - Inflammation of the gall bladder (cholecystitis), may cause increased lipase levels (hyperlipasemia). # Kidney failure can cause hyperlipasemia.

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