What is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI/PEI)? Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment

In this Mission: Cure patient education video, Dr. Steve Freedman from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School explains exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: what it is, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
For more information on exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, visit: mission-cure.org/exocrine-pan...
00:00 Intro
00:54 What is EPI?
01:47 Who's at risk?
03:14 Symptoms of EPI
05:33 Treatment
06:37 Learning More
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[@vic1507]

Dr. Freedman is one of the best Pancreas Drs I know. Hopefully someday his research and those of his fellows will lead to long term cures or better pain treatments for Chronic Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer

[@kalkidangobezie4078]

Which enzyme can i take?
I am suffering after gallbladder surgery Please help me

[@MissionCure]

There are currently six FDA-approved pancreatic enzymes. This includes Creon, Pancreaze, Zenpep, Ultresa, Viokace, and Pertze. Your doctor will be able to help decide which one is best for you! Learn more here: mission-cure.org/managing-pancreatitis/pancreatic-enzyme-replacement-therapy/

[@chetnajaiswal75]

I have chronic pancreatitis and epi and i was 50 kg in 2022 but since 2023 i lost 10kg weight now i am 40kg.. my epi is 3.5( fecal elastase done on sep 2023)..i am currently on creon 40k three times a day..please help me..why it is happening what should i do.? How i can gain weight? My doctor is not taking my health issues seriously

[@MissionCure]

We're sorry to hear about your struggles with chronic pancreatitis and EPI. For more information, please visit our pages on Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) [mission-cure.org/complications-of-chronic-pancreatitis/exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency/ ] and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) [mission-cure.org/managing-pancreatitis/pancreatic-enzyme-replacement-therapy/ ]. These resources can help you discuss your care more effectively with your doctor. We also recommend exploring the FDA dosage guidelines on the PERT page and watching our videos on EPI management [ruclips.net/video/9Cqn3uSxCRs/видео.htmlfeature=shared ] to see if your current treatment protocol aligns with recommended practices.

[@silentgirltears782]

Dr is there an enzyme available in the uk for Muslims or Jews who do not want to use the porcine version of enzymes?

[@ShahiD-tb3ni]

unfortunately there is no other options available

[@shawnleebryan]

I'm Muslim, and my doctor says other options are ineffective. There's a fatwa allowing porcine products for medications, and Allah knows best.

[@MissionCure]

Unfortunately, there are no vegan pancreatic enzymes at this time.