Pancreatitis is diagnosed through a combination of:
1. Medical history: Assessing symptoms, risk factors, and medical history.
2. Physical examination: Evaluating abdominal tenderness, guarding, and rebound tenderness.
3. Laboratory tests:
– Amylase and lipase levels: Elevated levels indicate pancreatic damage.
– Liver function tests: Assessing liver damage or dysfunction.
– Complete Blood Count (CBC):
– White blood cell count (infection or inflammation)
– Hemoglobin and hematocrit (anemia or bleeding)
– Electrolyte panel: Evaluating electrolyte imbalances.
aanya.bansal Answered question September 1, 2024