Elevated amylase during the treatment of pediatric leukemia may be a sign of pancreatic injury or inflammation, which requires active treatment of the underlying disease and attention to a light diet, and if necessary, medication.
1. Active treatment of underlying diseases: If amylase is elevated during the treatment of pediatric leukemia, the first thing to do is to control the condition of leukemia, and the treatment drugs include cytarabine, methotrexate, vincristine and so on, and pay attention to the control of infection.
2. Pay attention to the diet: children should pay special attention to the diet, can eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid greasy and indigestible food, to prevent aggravating the burden on the pancreas.
3. Take medication: If the amylase concentration continues to rise, it may indicate acute pancreatitis, which can be treated with drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion such as famotidine or omeprazole as prescribed by the doctor, as well as fasting and levofloxacin anti-infective treatment.
If the amylase concentration is found to be elevated during the treatment of pediatric leukemia, it must be examined and handled in a timely manner, and at the same time, the child’s condition should also be actively observed, and the child should be actively treated under the guidance of the doctor.