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    • When Digestive Distress Is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

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      Tips for Being Successful With PERT

      Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) helps your body digest food when your pancreas isn’t working the way it should. Find out how PERT does it.

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      Treatment Options for EPI

      To treat your exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, your doctor may recommend a mix of enzymes, supplements, and lifestyle changes.

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      If EPI Is Left Untreated

      If your EPI goes untreated, you might lose weight, feel weak, and notice other symptoms. Read more about the different complications.

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      Your Pancreas and EPI

      Get an inside look at the way your pancreas works when you have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

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      What Is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?

      You might get this condition when your pancreas doesn’t work like it should to help your body digest food.

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