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When do amylase and lipase levels become normal after heavy drinking episode?

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Dr. Noushif. M

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iCliniq medical review team

Published At January 30, 2018
Reviewed AtDecember 22, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I drank for five days heavily and was admitted to a hospital with hangover and heartburn. They took the test and my amylase and lipase were little high. Then they gave me medicines. Past one week, I am taking Panblock morning and night and Encremin. My health is alright now but my amylase and lipase is little high. Can you give me a clear answer, when does it become normal? I am anxious about it and worried a lot about this test. I have stopped drinking forever. Can it reverse? Please help me. I am attaching my reports.

Answered by Dr. Noushif. M

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You had a mild attack of acute pancreatitis.

The amylase level shoots first and slowly decreases over two to three weeks. Lipase shoots slowly. No point in checking it very often as it usually takes time to normalize.

Yours looks like a mild attack only and not a severe one. Once you are symptom-free you can relax.

Get an amylase (amylase only, not lipase) after a month. Get an ultrasound scan also after a month.

The disease needs avoidance of precipitating factors so that further damage to the pancreas can be prevented.

Hope your queries have been cleared.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can I take non-vegetarian food? Any changes in diet?

Answered by Dr. Noushif. M

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can have non-vegetarian food. But avoid spicy, oily, and fried foods for the next few weeks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

I am suffering from acid reflux, bloating, gas formation, burping, and heartburn for the past two days. Also, I smoke.

Please advice.

Answered by Dr. Noushif. M

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you to take these medications,

1. Take tablet Pantocid-D (Pantoprazole and Domperidone) twice daily for a week 30 minutes before food.

2. Take Aristozyme (Fungal Diastase and Pepsin) syrup 5 ml twice daily with food for a week.

3. Also avoid excess spicy and fried foods, and carbonated or bottle drinks.

4. Consume light foods for another few weeks.

5. Get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen after two weeks and the blood tests mentioned earlier.

Kindly follow up with the reports.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Noushif. M
Dr. Noushif. M

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