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Low Lipase

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David94001
David94001

What can allow Lipase be my range is 8 - 78 and my Lipase is 4?

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  • David94001
    David94001

    Posted

    Sorry I didn't mean be I meant to put mean.

  • sweetmelissa
    sweetmelissa David94001

    Posted

    Lipase is an enzyme produced by the the pancreas.  It job is to help break down fat from the foods we eat such as cholesterol and triglycerides.  Lipase is an enzyme produced by the the pancreas.  It job is to help break down fat from the foods we eat such as cholesterol and triglycerides.  A low lipase level can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and glycosuria.  Low lipase levels can also cause a deficancy in fat soluable vitamins, such as Vitamins... A, D ,E and K.   As for causes... sometimes it can be hereditary, digestive disorders such as Celiac disease, pancreatic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Crohns disease.   Lipase dietary supplements are available to take to help replace the lipase enzyme, you should also avoid fatty foods and make sure you get regular exercise.  Your levels are not extremely low, but if your doctor hasn't already mentioned a retest, then I would ask him about it.  Are you having any symptoms?  Have your lipase levels be low before in blood test? 

     

    • David94001
      David94001 sweetmelissa

      Posted

      Yes I am having Sevre RUQ Abdominal pain that gets worse after eating and wraps around my back with fatigue diarrhea fever bloating and a swollen stomach.
    • David94001
      David94001 sweetmelissa

      Posted

      I can't take I talked to my doctor about Lipase supplements and I can't because I have liver and possibly pancreas problems.

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