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  • Digestive Disorders
  • When Digestive Distress Is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

What Is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?

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Daily Changes You Can Make

Make life with EPI easier with smart adjustments to your diet and routine.

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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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