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Lipase (0 words) |
 | Lipase is an enzyme necessary for the absorption and digestion of nutrients in the intestines. |
| Lipase is produced primarily in the pancreas and is not found in food. |
| Lipase supplements are usually derived from animal enzymes, although plant sources of lipase and other digestive enzymes have become increasingly popular. |
| Lipase: The Test (0 words) |
| Lipase testing is also occasionally used in the diagnosis and follow-up of cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and Crohn's disease. |
| A lipase test may be ordered when a patient has symptoms of a pancreatic disorder, such as severe abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, or nausea. |
| Moderately increased lipase values may occur in other conditions such as kidney disease (due to decreased clearance from the blood), salivary gland inflammation, a bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcer disease, although the lipase test is not usually used to monitor these conditions. |
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