Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis Lab Testing and health information

Do you have sudden, unexplained pain in your abdomen?

Order from Ulta Lab Tests pancreatitis tests to check the amylase and lipase enzymes in your bloodstream to detect pancreatitis.

Pancreatitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the pancreas that causes severe abdominal pain, and can lead to death. It can be acute or chronic, and it's often caused by gallstones or excessive alcohol use. It usually occurs when there's a build-up of fluid in the pancreas, which could mean that your body has been storing too much alcohol or sugar. It's important to get tested for pancreatitis if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Early detection is key to preventing pancreatic cancer, so if you think ... See more


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Pancreatitis involves the inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term condition, while acute pancreatitis occurs for a short duration.

The pancreas is located below the liver and behind the stomach. It has a narrow, flat shape, and is around 6 inches long. The gland is split into three sections: the head, the tail, and the middle. The head section is connected to the start of the duodenum (small intestine).

The pancreas produces bicarbonate and digestive enzymes that are transported into the large pancreatic duct by small tubes. The large duct moves the bicarbonate and digestive enzymes from the tail section of the pancreas to the head section and subsequently into the small intestine.

Another duct running through the pancreas’s head section is the bile duct, which carries bile from the gallbladder and liver into the duodenum. The pancreatic duct and the bile duct converge before entering the small intestine ... See more