AMS Amylase

Amylase is an enzyme, or special protein, created by your pancreas and salivary glands. The pancreas is an organ set behind your stomach. It creates varied enzymes that facilitate break down food in your intestines.
The pancreas will sometimes become damaged or inflamed, that causes it to provide too much or deficientamylase. an abnormal quantity of amylase in your body is also a signal of a pancreatic disorder.
An amylase blood test will confirm whether or not you have got a disease of the pancreas by measure the quantityof amylase in your body. you’ll have a disorder affecting the pancreas if your levels of amylase are too low or too high.

Amylase is typically measured by testing a sample of your blood. In some cases, a urine sample may also be used to confirm the quantity of amylase in your body.An amylase blood test is usually done if your doctor suspects pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. amylase levels also can arise due to different pancreatic disorders, such as:

pancreatic pseudocyst
pancreatic abscess
pancreatic cancer
Symptoms vary for the different diseases, but they may include:
upper abdominal pain
loss of appetite
fever
nausea and vomiting
How do I prepare for an amylase blood test?
You should avoid drinking alcohol before the test. you ought to also tell your doctor about any medications you’re taking. sure medicine will have an effect on your test results. Your doctor could tell you to prevent taking a specific medication or to alter the dose temporarily.
Some medications that can affect the amount of amylase in your blood include:
asparaginase
aspirin
birth control pills
cholinergic medications
ethacrynic acid
methyldopa
opiates, like codeine, meperidine, and morphine
Thiazide diuretics, like chlorothiazide, indapamide, and metolazone

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