How to Manage Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
EPI can cause plenty of uncomfortable symptoms. But thanks to treatments like enzyme replacement therapy, there’s a lot you can do to manage this digestive disorder.
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Treating Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
If you have EPI, your body can’t properly digest foods. That’s where replacement enzymes — called PERT — come in.
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Keeping Your Body Healthy
Taking PERT can help control the symptoms of EPI, but there are plenty of lifestyle changes you can make to ease abdominal pain, regulate your bowel movements, and more.
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EPI and Related Conditions
EPI can develop as a result of other diseases, including diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and more.
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Up to 90 percent of people with chronic pancreatitis will develop EPI within 10 to 12 years.

An EPI-Friendly Diet
High-fat and high-fiber foods can trigger some symptoms of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Here’s how to create a diet that’s right for you.
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