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Typically, the pancreas produces enzymes that break down food and keep digestion moving properly.
In people with EPI, the pancreas doesnt make enough of these enzymes.
As a result, digestion is disrupted and the body cant absorb the nutrients it needs from food.
If your doctor suspects you may have EPI, there are a number of diagnostic tests available.
Related Conditions and Causes of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
EPI occurs with conditions affecting the pancreas.
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