Lipase near me in Ghaziabad
Understanding Lipase in Ghaziabad
What is Lipase in Ghaziabad?
A lipase test measures the levels of lipase, an enzyme that helps in the digestion of dietary fats (lipids), in your blood. Lipase is an enzyme primarily secreted by the pancreas hence it is normal to have a small amount of lipase in your blood. But, a high level of lipase can mean you have pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, and kidney disease.
This test can be used to diagnose pancreatitis, to find out any blockage in the pancreas, and in case of chronic disease that affects the pancreas. The doctor may order the test in case of symptoms like severe upper abdominal pain, back pain, loss of appetite, and nausea. The lipase levels can be managed with medicine and lifestyle changes.
What does Lipase measure?
Lipase is an enzyme, which helps in the breakdown and digestion of dietary triglycerides (fats) into simple fatty acids for absorption. Lipase is secreted primarily by the pancreas, and in small amounts by the stomach, intestines, and the liver. The pancreas secretes lipase into the pancreatic duct, which flows into the duodenum (anterior portion of the small intestine). Normally only a small amount of lipase is secreted into the blood and is maintained at this low level. However, in the case of conditions like pancreatitis, blockage of the pancreatic duct, pancreatic cysts or tumors, etc., the levels of lipase in the blood get increased.
The Lipase Test may be performed together with Amylase Test to help in the diagnosis of pancreatitis or other conditions. Amylase levels also increase in case of pancreatitis. In Pancreatitis, Lipase rises almost at the same time as amylase (4-8 hrs) but the elevation lasts much longer (7-14 days) as compared to amylase.
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