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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

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Understanding Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping Strategies Introduction Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a condition characterized by the pancreas’s inability to produce enough digestive enzymes to properly break down food in the intestine. This deficiency leads to malabsorption of nutrients, resulting in various gastrointestinal symptoms. Symptoms The most common symptoms of…