Lipase levels can be tested through a blood sample to determine whether a person has hyperlipasemia (excess lipase) or lipase deficiency. Both of these conditions can cause serious health problems.
A person who has symptoms of any of the above conditions should immediately see a doctor to get proper treatment.
Hyperlipasemia
Hyperlipasemia is a condition in which the body produces too much lipase. There are many causes of this condition.
Pancreatitis is one of the most frequent causes. Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas enlarged causing lipase produced.
Pankreatis and abdominal tumors can also cause high lipase levels. In addition, gall bladder infection and kidney failure may also increase levels of lipase.
symptom
Hyperlipasemia generally do not show early symptoms. Often someone has to know he had excess lipase after experiencing complications such as pancreatitis.
Chest pain, nausea, sweating, weakness, and vomiting are signs of pancreatitis.
The pancreas is also responsible for producing insulin. Pancreatitis causes inhibition of the production of insulin, so a person may experience symptoms of diabetes, even though he does not have it.
Signs include fatigue, increased urination, frequent thirst, and weight loss.
Lipase deficiency
When the excess can be detrimental lipase, lipase deficiency as well as dangerous.
The lack of lipase in the body makes it almost impossible for an individual to digest fat. It is a rare genetic disorder called "familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency."
The disorder is generally known as the sick kid who is characterized by high levels of undigested fat that accumulates in the blood.
symptom
Common symptoms include low lipase nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, abdominal pain, and pain in the muscles or bones.
Symptoms involving severe developmental problems in infancy, fatty deposits in the skin, pancreatitis, pale or white retina, as well as swelling of the liver or spleen.
Other symptoms would include jaundice (jaundice), which is characterized by yellowing of the eyes or skin.
