In a person with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), the pancreas doesn’t make enough of the enzymes needed for proper digestion. Before you start EPI treatment, discuss your options with a ...

If you have EPI, your body can have a hard time extracting nutrients from foods, which can cause deficiencies. While supplements are sometimes helpful, they won’t fix the underlying problem. Share on ...

Smart strategies to handle diet adjustments, find the right PERT dose, and deal with other common issues that can arise when you live with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Your pancreas may be small ...

Triggers of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) can include diet, alcohol, stress, infection, or a preexisting health condition. Managing flare-ups might require medication, avoiding triggers, and ...

If you’ve been grappling with uncomfortable digestive symptoms for a while, getting an official diagnosis may come as a relief. But putting a name to your condition can also be overwhelming, ...

Some adults with celiac disease have persistent diarrhea despite compliance with a gluten-free diet. Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency could cause this problem, but it is difficult to diagnose ...