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Amylase is an enzyme produced by the salivary gland and the pancreas. Increased levels of amylase occur with pancreatitus, and inflammation of the pancreas.
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What are critical amylase levels?
700
Why do serum amylase levels rise in acute pancreatitis?
When the pancreas is damaged or diseased, it releases amylase into the blood.
Does the optimum pH of salivary amylase differ from plant amylase?
Yes. Some plants are found to have amylase as well, such as those plants with high levels of starch, and they are the same types of amylase.
Levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood trigger the respiratory center?
Primarily it is the cabon dioxide levels that trigger respiratory drive, however in some disease states such as COPD increased oxygen levels can decrease respiratory drive.
What may an abnormal protein components test reveal?
Increased total protein levels are seen in dehydration, in some cases of chronic liver disease (like autoimmune hepatitis and cirrhosis ), and in certain tropical diseases (for example, leprosy ).
Would medicine effect amylase and the lipase levels?
What medicines or herbs effect amylase levels.
Increased levels of what indicate prostatic disease or cancer?
An increased level of PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) may indicate the presence of disease.
How does one diagnose pancreatitis?
Diagnosis of pancreatitis can be made very early in the disease by noting high levels of pancreatic enzymes circulating in the blood (amylase and lipase). Later in the disease, and in chronic pancreatitis, these enzyme levels will no longer be elevated.
Raised serum amylase levels?
Serum amylase raised in pancreatitis, DKA
Is there a diet available to lower amylase levels?
The best way to find out if a diet will lower your amylase levels would be to talk to your doctor. There are several options available that can lower your amylase levels, but your doctor needs to approve what will work for you.
What are critical amylase levels?
700
Which narcotics raise amylase levels?
vicadin
What can increased myoglobin levels indicate besides a heart attack?
Increased levels are also found with skeletal muscle damage or disease, such as an injury, muscular dystrophy, or polymyositis. Myoglobin levels also rise during renal failure
Why is amylase testing performed?
Amylase testing is performed to diagnose a number of diseases that elevate amylase levels. Pancreatitis, for example, is the most common reason for a high amylase level.
Why do serum amylase levels rise in acute pancreatitis?
When the pancreas is damaged or diseased, it releases amylase into the blood.
Does the optimum pH of salivary amylase differ from plant amylase?
Yes. Some plants are found to have amylase as well, such as those plants with high levels of starch, and they are the same types of amylase.
What causes high amylase levels in cats?
A few things can cause high amylase levels in cats. Acute pancreatitis, chronic renal insufficiency, decreased GFR or an obstructed bowel could all be causes.
