Is amylase 122 serious?

Amylase 122 U/L is considered high, and the normal value is generally 35-135 U/L, the severity of which depends on the specific condition. There are more clinical diseases that cause elevated amylase. If it is mild pancreatitis, mumps and other diseases, it is usually not serious, but if it is severe pancreatitis, peptic ulcer perforation and other diseases, it is usually more serious.1. Not serious: Amylase 122U/L may be related to mild pancreatitis, mumps and other diseases, and it is usually not serious. When pancreatitis attacks, the amylase stored in the tissue cells is released into the blood because the pancreatic tissue is destroyed within a short period of time, causing an elevation of amylase, and patients are often accompanied by epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Mild pancreatitis has a certain tendency to heal itself and can be gradually recovered through fasting, growth inhibitors and nutritional support; amylase also exists in parotid cells, and when parotid cells are destroyed due to mumps, amylase may be released into the bloodstream, causing an increase in the index, which is accompanied by swelling and pain in the parotid gland. Mumps is not serious, generally follow medical advice to take ribavirin capsules antiviral, azithromycin tablets anti-inflammatory treatment, patients can gradually recover; 2, serious: amylase 122U / L if related to severe pancreatitis, peptic ulcer perforation and other diseases, usually more serious. In case of severe pancreatitis, if elevated pancreatitis is accompanied by symptoms such as oliguria and shock may occur. Peptic ulcer perforation may cause elevation of amylase, which is also more serious as it is often combined with chills, fever and other symptoms of infection in addition to severe abdominal pain. You can adjust the diet structure, pay attention to regular work and rest, avoid staying up late and overworking, and exercise in moderation. Keep an optimistic state of mind and avoid drastic emotional changes. If amylase does not decrease or complication symptoms appear, promptly seek medical consultation and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.