What tests are taken with pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a serious disease that requires timely treatment.
Many wondered about what tests are given for pancreatitis to confirm the diagnosis. All the necessary studies are considered in detail below.
Blood test, clinical, general
It is performed to detect inflammation in the body. Which parameters change:
- Increased ESR( erythrocyte clotting rate).Normally, this value in the blood fluctuates within 10-15 units, and in women it may be higher than in men. A slight increase in ESR indicates the presence of a foci of inflammation in the body.
- The increase in the number of leukocytes is also associated with inflammation. The norm is from 4 to 8.5.
- Detection of gland antigen. Detection of it depends on the stage of pancreatitis. It can be detected not always, for example, in the stage of remission.
The general analysis is passed on an empty stomach in the morning.
Biochemical blood test
Biochemical analysis helps determine the value of the following blood counts:
- Alpha-amylase. Its increase indicates an acute course of the disease. For the norm is usually considered a indicator, not exceeding 100 units. A decrease in the level of amylase also indicates the presence of certain diseases. Therefore, the lower limit is determined by 28 units.
- Cholesterol. Its increase indicates an excessive load on the pancreas and the possible development of diabetes mellitus. Cholesterol levels in pancreatitis are reduced. The norm is the number of 3 to 6 units.
- Blood sugar. Its number should not be less than 3 and more than 6 units. With pancreatitis, glucose in the blood is elevated. This is due to the violation of carbohydrate metabolism, in which the pancreas participates.
- Globulins. The indicator should be in the range of 7-13%.With pancreatitis, the amount of globulin is reduced. Biochemical analysis can reveal the following violations:
- hypoproteinemia( as a consequence of increased globulin);
Biochemical blood test for pancreatitis is given in the morning on an empty stomach, it is recommended to refuse heavy and fatty foods the night before. Acute pancreatitis can be detected by the presence of amylase in the urine. The norm is the number from 40 to 250 units( 0.5-2.7 gDmin / l). To detect the deviation of this index during the period of remission, furosemide helps. The study requires an average dose of morning urine. It is better to use a sterile container. In the intestine, the remains of food and those enzymes that are insufficient for its digestion are revealed. In the analysis, bacteria can be detected. This is due to the dysfunction of the digestive system and the accumulation of food in the intestines. Fecal matter with pancreatitis is light gray. It is carried out in order to detect amylase in it. Depending on the severity of the disease, this analysis will show an increase or decrease in the indicator. For example, in the advanced stage of chronic pancreatitis it will be significantly reduced. In pancreatitis, the following complex of measures is necessary for the accurate diagnosis: The entire list of necessary procedures helps the specialist to make an accurate diagnosis and to appoint competent treatment. For reliable results, it is important to follow the rules for collecting the analyzes. Urinalysis
Biochemical analysis of stool
Saliva analysis
Conducting additional studies
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