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    • When Digestive Distress Is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

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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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      Could It Be Something Else?

      EPI can be tough to tell apart from other GI diseases, but your doctor can use a few tests that can confirm your diagnosis.

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      Questions for Your Doctor

      Bring this list with you to your next medical appointment to help you get the answers you need about EPI.

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      Other Conditions You Might Get

      Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency often happens along with other health conditions. Learn which ones are linked and what they mean for your health.

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