The Lowdown on Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

The Lowdown on Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

In this recording, Dr. Ilana Gurivich is going to be discussing the pathophysiology, underlying causes, symptoms, testing options, and treatment options for Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). EPI is a condition characterized by deficiency of the exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in the inability to digest food properly, or maldigestion. Dr. Gurivich will touch on pharmaceutical options for treatment but will primarily be focusing on vegetarian enzymes.