Key Takeaways There isn’t one universal EPI diet that works for everyone. A balanced approach to nutrition can help support adequate nutrient intake. Your healthcare provider or dietitian may recommend smaller, more frequent meals. PERT helps provide digestive...
Key Takeaways EPI can contribute to unintended weight loss by interfering with digestion and nutrient absorption. Malabsorption can make it more difficult for the body to obtain enough nutrients from food. Weight loss may occur alongside symptoms such as diarrhea,...
Key Takeaways Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is the primary treatment for EPI. PERT helps provide digestive enzymes that support the digestion of food. Nutrition is an important part of managing EPI and maintaining adequate nutrient intake. There...
How Is EPI Diagnosed? Understanding Tests for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Key Takeaways EPI diagnosis involves more than symptoms alone. A fecal elastase-1 test is commonly used when evaluating for EPI. Blood tests may help identify nutritional deficiencies or...
Key Takeaways EPI can affect digestion and nutrient absorption. Malabsorption associated with EPI can contribute to nutritional complications. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins that may be affected. Not everyone with EPI develops vitamin deficiencies....
