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Are you struggling
with chronic stomach issues?
EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency) is a condition that occurs when the body can’t produce the enzymes needed to properly digest food. As a result, people with EPI suffer from one or more troublesome gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as diarrhea, stomach pain, oily stools, gas and bloating.1
In a recent survey of EPI patients, almost 40% were worried about the cause of their symptoms prior to being diagnosed.*
The good news is that EPI is treatable
If you are diagnosed with EPI, your doctor may prescribe a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). These prescription medicines are taken with every meal and snack.
Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take to help ensure you get the pancreatic enzymes you need, when you need them.2
Learn about a Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy
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*PATIENT SURVEY
Online survey conducted between January 2023 and February 2023. Responses from 133 EPI patients and caregivers of patients with EPI. Respondents were not remunerated for their participation in the survey.
REFERENCES:
Sources: 1. Othman MO, et al. Introduction and practical approach to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency for the practicing clinician. Int J Clin Pract. 2018;72:e13066. 2. American Gastroenterological Association. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) (n.d.). Retrieved from https://gastro.org/practice-guidance/gi-patient-center/topic/exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency-epi/