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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Managing the Symptoms of EPI
EPI can cause digestive symptoms like diarrhea and stomach pain. But it can also cause non-GI-related complications, too.

Doctors’ Best Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Management Tips
Tips from EPI experts to control symptoms, optimize medications, and more.
By Erica Patino
How to Relieve Stomach Pain From EPI
Abdominal pain is a common symptom of EPI — but there are ways to start feeling better.
By Quinn Phillips
6 Tips to Relieve Constipation
How to regulate your bowel movements and treat the underlying cause of this uncomfortable EPI symptom.
By Katherine Lee
5 Non-Digestive Symptoms of EPI
EPI affects more than just your GI tract — it can also cause bone weakness, muscle cramps, and more.
By Tami SwartzTreating Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
If you have EPI, your body can’t properly digest foods. That’s where replacement enzymes — called PERT — come in.

3 Steps to Treating EPI
EPI can be treated with medication, additional supplements, and the right diet.
By Beth W. Orenstein
How to Make the Most of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy
There’s no cure for EPI, but by taking this medication will help you digest food properly.
By Beth W. Orenstein
6 Tips to Help You Remember to Take Your Medication
Missing just one dose of PERT is enough to trigger symptoms. Here's how to stick to your med schedule.
By Denise MannHow to Manage EPI as You Age
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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.

7 Healthy Habits That Can Help You Manage EPI
Make these diet and lifestyle changes to minimize the symptoms of EPI.
By Quinn Phillips
How to Stay at a Healthy Weight With EPI
If you have EPI, it’s important to eat plenty of nutrients and prevent too much weight loss.
By Beth W. Orenstein
10 Ways to Lower Your Stress Levels
Stress can be common in EPI but these tips can help.
By Madeline R. Vann, MPHWhat to know about EPI-related gut imbalances
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EPI and Related Conditions
EPI can develop as a result of other diseases, including diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and more.

10 Health Conditions That Are Linked to EPI
Having certain medical conditions like celiac disease or lupus can increase your risk of developing EPI.
By Elizabeth Shimer Bowers
How IBD Can Cause EPI
Uncontrolled inflammation in your GI tract can lead to pancreatic insufficiency.
By Abigail Libers
Why You Should Know About SIBO if You Have EPI
Treating this gut condition can help EPI and vice versa.
By Elizabeth Yun
Managing EPI and Cystic Fibrosis
Most people with cystic fibrosis will also develop EPI.
By Jennifer Warner
The EPI and Diabetes Connection
If you have diabetes, you may also be at risk for EPI.
By Madeline R. Vann, MPH
How Celiac Disease Can Lead to EPI
Cutting back on gluten can help you prevent or manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Here’s how.
By Vanessa CaceresUp 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.

Your Daily EPI Meal Plan
The right diet can ease stomach pain and other gastrointestinal issues. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid.
By Chris Iliades, MD
Foods to Eat When Your Symptoms Are at Their Worst
Missed a PERT dose? Here are some easy-on-your-gut foods.
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes
5 Smart Diet Tips for People With EPI
What you eat — and don’t eat — can play a big role in helping you manage the symptoms of EPI.
By Regina Boyle Wheeler
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