If you’ve received an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) diagnosis, you might come across some new medical terms when talking with your doctor. Here are the most common ones to familiarize ...

In a person with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), the pancreas doesn’t make enough of the enzymes needed for proper digestion. Before you start EPI treatment, discuss your options with a ...

A recent opinion piece by Struyvenberg et al. aims to address the existing myths, remove the current confusion, and function as a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of EPI. Exocrine ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, also known as EPI, is a condition that leads to a deficiency in exocrine pancreatic enzymes, and consequently an inability to digest food. The pancreas releases ...

If your doctor suspects you may have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), they’ll order a range of blood tests to check nutrient and enzyme levels. Share on Pinterest andresr/Getty Images While ...

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — A new, higher-dose formulation of a drug used to treat pancreatic disorders is now available, the drug's manufacturer said. AbbVie announced the launch of the new formulation of ...

Frequent stomachaches, abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits are not normal responses to eating and digestion. These could be signs of multiple gastrointestinal conditions, many of ...

The goals of PERT are to eliminate malabsorption, reduce maldigestion-related symptoms, and prevent malnutrition-related morbidity and mortality. Dosing and frequency of administration can be ...